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Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... morning, a panel of industry experts discussed the role of self-managed superannuation funds in Australia's super system. SMSFA chief executive John Maroney acknowledged the difficulties faced by the sector in the year approaching, specifically highlighting ...

Spousal top ups to beat super balance inequity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2019
... threshold and cap restrictions, withdrawal restrictions, and lack of flexibility and impact of spousal contribution measures," SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said. "In our opinion, a rollover measure would be far more effective." The association ...

More than half of advisers without association membership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
... as are the MFAA's. There are more advisers from a greater range of licensees affiliated with the FPA, AFA, CPA Australia, SMSFA and IPA. Digging deeper into the key associations, the greatest number of advisers claiming affiliation with the FPA are licensed ...

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... concerned Labor's crackdown would severely affect retirees. According to SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney, the SMSFA is still "resolutely opposed" to the proposal, and will use inquiry to make a detailed submission to the inquiry detailing ...

SMSFA questions three-year audits

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
... three-year audit cycle for some self-managed super funds, stating the change may "undermine" the integrity of the sector. SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said the shift to three-year audits would not result in significant costs savings for trustees ...

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 ...