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SMSFs too conservative: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... report notes SMSFs are inefficient compared to MySuper products unless they have at least $1 million. The SMSF Association (SMSFA) dismissed this claim arguing that SMSFs are much more conservative because a high proportion of the sector by both member ...

SMSFA addresses policy hurdles

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... recommendations on SMSF audits, and the FASEA reforms, to name but a few of the major challenges that are on our table at the moment." SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston noted the association was "disappointed" with some of the views expressed about adviser ...

SMSFA slams PC draft findings

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
... comparing returns on a level playing field. In its submission to the Productivity Commission's draft report released in May, the SMSFA said the findings fail to consider the broader motivations why individuals set up SMSFs. The Productivity Commission ...

FASEA-induced exodus increasingly likely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... provide greater clarity around how prior learning will be accounted for under the new standards. In its submission, the SMSFA said advisers who have made every effort to be educated and have completed high quality education and accreditations should ...

Industry expert joins SMSFA board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... business in 2006. He frequently writes about SMSFs in simple and comprehensive terms, earning him the title as The SMSF Coach. SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston said Shorte's practical knowledge of the sector derived over many years from dealing directly with ...

BTFG boss backs PC super proposals

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
... on superannuation trustee boards and stronger APRA member protection powers," Cooper said. Industry associations FSC and SMSFA also supported PC recommendations on May 30.

Six associations form new alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... political parties to carefully consider such issues and ensure that policy development is undertaken on a holistic basis. SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston, and the alliance's spokesperson, said: "We need more evidence-based research and policy development ...

ASIC deregisters 117 SMSF auditors

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018
... statements with their fee, despite the November warning. Responding to the announcement, Self Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA) said it supports strong regulation of SMSF auditors. "SMSF auditors are most likely not lodging their annual statements ...

Retirement income expert joins SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
... executive position focusing on retirement income research, public policy issues and thought leadership. Upon joining the SMSFA, Cooper said: "While chairing the review of the superannuation system nearly a decade ago, I came to appreciate both the importance ...

SMSF expert joins boutique investment house

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... our board of directors and facilitate the development of our strategic vision," McNally said. Slattery founded and led the SMSFA for 14 years before stepping down in 2017. She has since gained non-executive directorships on the boards of the Clean Energy ...