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SMSF Association appoints deputy chief executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... the superannuation industry continues to undergo significant change. "At such an important and pivotal time for the SMSF sector, I am looking forward to bringing the experience and technical knowledge I have accumulated over many years to the table and ...

SMSFs granted annual return extension

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... economic and market consequences of this tragic pandemic, and we will continue to work with the regulator to ensure the SMSF sector emerges from this crisis in the best possible shape," Maroney said.

APRA-regulated fund or SMSF: It's all the same

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... year-on-year, marking a 10% increase from the six-month prior average. "People have definitely taken an interest in the SMSF sector and establishing an SMSF and this mirrors what we saw in the GFC," she said. "People were maybe not so happy with their ...

SMSFs expected to outperform: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... average exposures to cash and other low volatility assets, according to Rainmaker research. Around a quarter of the SMSF sector is held in cash and about 45% is held in shares, compared to other super funds that hold 10% in cash and 60% in shares on ...

SuperConcepts names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... Intelligence to improve outcomes for our clients." "SuperConcepts is positioned to continue its leadership role across the SMSF sector with advances in technology development, leading administration products, and the largest technical education team ...

SMSF Association reaffirms ATO partnership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... strategic partnership that enables ATO employees to be seconded to the SMSFA to gain greater understanding of the SMSF sector. ATO deputy commissioner of superannuation James O'Halloran joined SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney on stage at ...

ATO cracks down on SMSFs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020
... the conference that only 2% of SMSFs are the subject of enforceable undertakings. However, with $750 billion in the SMSF sector - Fleming said it is a significant amount of retirement savings at risk in these cases, and therefore of concern to the ATO. ...

Government loves SMSFs: Hume

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... has delivered a gushing address to the SMSF Association conference - promising the government is supportive of the SMSF sector. Addressing delegates, Senator Jane Hume said the Morrison Government is committed to a vibrant SMSF sector. "A growing number ...

What SMSFs will look like in 2030

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... Blomfield said. "I don't understand why ASIC isn't out there issuing fines every week." Meanwhile, Rice predicted the SMSF sector will grow to $1 trillion by 2030; however, he wasn't all positive in his outlook. "We have far too many industry bodies ...

Retirement income review must focus on women: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2020
... provides a welcome opportunity to increase attention on the retirement phase," Maroney said. "Cohort analysis on the SMSF sector will help derive information and improvements for the broader retirement income system and those individuals who have yet ...