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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 ...

Permanent ban follows alleged SMSF theft

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2020
... against those who failed to meet standards. "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence in the SMSF sector," Price said. "ASIC will continue to take action where the conduct of SMSF auditors is inadequate."

SMSFA chief slams regulators, FASEA

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... relates to a small component of the whole sector." He said exposure to residential and commercial property often set the SMSF sector apart from the superannuation system, arguing that there was no need to restrict these holdings as suggested by the ATO. ...

Countdown to FPA Congress

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... leads performance, building trustworthy networks, how to create a values-based firm and the latest developments in the SMSF sector. The 2019 FPA Congress kicks off tomorrow and runs through Friday, November 29 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Financial ...

SMSF Association patron steps down

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2019
... is how he has encouraged us to have a broader vision about superannuation, and especially how this relates to the SMSF sector," she said. "While the ability to enjoy retirement is very much about having financial security, it's also a time to be able ...

Association policy lead to join Treasury

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
... considering his keen interest in all aspects of superannuation policy," the SMSFA said. The association represents the SMSF sector, which is comprised of 1.1 million SMSF members who have over $750 billion in funds under management. The SMSFA consists ...