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SMSF Association calls for adviser and administrator access to ATO data
SMSF Association Media Release Giving registered financial advisers access to specific ATO-held information when they provide financial and tax advice to their clients is an important reform that will improve

SMSF Association National Conference warns accountants to prepare for anti-money laundering reforms
SMSF Association Media Release Accountants need to get on the front foot and prepare for the sweeping reforms in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime taking effect on

SMSF Association awards outstanding members at 2025 National Conference
SMSF Association Media Release SMSF Association members have been recognised at the 2025 SMSF National Conference for demonstrating excellence in their SMSF capabilities and for their contribution to the SMSF

SMSF Association National Conference flags key sector risks and the need for urgent action
SMSF Association Media Release There is an urgent need for the Government to prioritise legislative amendments to clarify the operation of wholesale investor rules for SMSFs in the wake of
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ATO statistics reveal a resilient SMSF sector
Despite the lingering possibility of the proposed new Division 296 tax being introduced, recently released ATO statistics point toward a resilient and mature SMSF sector – which continues to grow

Clarity for Financial Advisers who cease to be authorised as the end of education transition period nears
With less than 11 months until the transition period to meet the education standards ends for financial advisers, there has been some confusion how the standards may apply if

Minimum Pension Underpayments: Compliance win for the sector, but the fight for pragmatic outcomes continues
The SMSF Association, as a key contributor to a joint industry submission, has secured an important compliance win for our industry. In June 2024, an update to TR 2013/5 included

Increase in CPI a positive for superannuation strategies
According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released yesterday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2 per cent in the December 2024 quarter and 2.4
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