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Chalmers' claims on super tax are 'misleading': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) says Treasurer Jim Chalmers' claims that the $3 million superannuation tax followed extensive consultation are misleading, accusing the Treasurer of making several ambiguous statements in defence of the tax. SMSFA chief ...

SMSFs surpass $1tn milestone

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... non-residential properties. The average assets per SMSF sits at $1.55 million while the median is about $877,500. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said while the figures are estimates, they underscore the confidence Australians place in ...

$3m super tax faces uncertain future

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has welcomed reports the government's $3 million superannuation tax, which was expected to come into effect 1 July 2025, could be shelved until after the next federal election. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said the ...

AZ NGA acquires Sydney advice firm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... impressive pedigree of founders including Venn O'Neil, Linda Hogan, and Peter Hogan, formerly head of technical at the SMSF Association. "StrategyOne has a strong reputation for excellent service and advice, and a team of a dedicated, capable professionals," ...

SMSF Association announces board director changes

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
Following the retirement of three board directors, the SMSF Association (SMSFA) has announced their successors. The SMSFA has welcomed Heffron managing director Meg Heffron, Vincent director of superannuation advisory Brett Griffiths and Matrix Norwest ...

$3m super tax edges closer to reality

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2024
... day and younger Australians can continue to aspire to fully self-funded retirement," Tink asserted. Meanwhile, SMSF Association (SMSFA) is now urging the Senate to reject the legislation of a "deeply flawed" tax. "In all likelihood, the fate of this ...

SMSFA, Deakin University launch courses for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
SMSF Association, Deakin University, and AccountantsIQ have partnered to deliver two courses for financial advisers. Deakin University is offering Ethics for Financial Services (Intensive), a compulsory bridging unit with 30 CPD hours. It runs across ...

SMSFs thrive amid ATO compliance complications

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024
... super fund (SMSF) clients per SMSF specialists, Investment Trends head of research Irene Guiamatsia told the SMSF Association Technical Summit. According to the Investment Trends 2024 SMSF Adviser and Accountant Report, there has been a significant increase ...

GST rebate changes worsens cost of advice: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... for the GST component of adviser fees from July 1 can aggravate the cost of financial advice, according to the SMSF Association (SMSFA). In a few weeks' time, superannuation funds and platform providers will no longer be able to claim a rebate for the ...

Calls for a simplified path to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... flexibility in the qualification standards and access to a broader pool of candidates to increase numbers," she said. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess lauded the fact that instead of needing a second degree to meet the financial planning ...