Investment Rules for SMSFs: A Comprehensive Overview
Master SMSF investment rules and avoid costly compliance mistakes
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Learn key obligations on in-house assets, related parties, sole purpose test, and more. This training is recommended for all practitioners and advisers working with SMSFs.
A Live Instructor Led Webinar
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) investment rules are strict, complex, and the ATO isn’t forgiving when trustees or advisers make mistakes. This webinar takes you beyond theory, giving you the essential knowledge to navigate rules around the sole purpose test, in-house assets, related party transactions, and arm’s length dealings.
With recent regulatory changes raising the stakes, you will discover where others slip up, how to stay compliant, and the strategies top professionals use to protect their clients and themselves.
If you advise on SMSFs, this is knowledge you can’t afford to miss. Reserve your spot now and stay one step ahead.
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AU $160 ex GST per person
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AU $480 ex GST (up to 10)
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Date & Details
Recorded: 4 March 2026
SMSF Association accredited for 1.25 CPD Hours.
*Office Registrations. Maximum 10 participants per firm (must have same email domain). The PD points for all attendees will be recognised and links will be provided to all attendees.
What we cover
On completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain the key legislative requirements that govern SMSF investments, including the ‘sole purpose’ test.
- Understand and apply rules relating to in-house asset restrictions, related-party transactions, and arm’s length dealings.
- Recognise compliance obligations and best practice standards relevant to trustees and advisers when assessing SMSF investment decisions.
- Develop practical knowledge to evaluate whether SMSF investment and acquisition strategies align with regulatory frameworks.
What's included?
- 1 x 1.25 hour (est.) webinar
- 3 month access to webinar recording
- Webinar materials
Our presenter
Jason Hurst
Jason is an experienced commentator, presenter and writer on superannuation and retirement. He specialises in breaking down complex technical concepts for professional advisors and their clients.
He has over 20 years’ experience in the wealth and retirement sectors, working with accountants and advisers to build their technical skills in superannuation, retirement, Insurance, social security and age care, and enjoys helping to provide the tools to articulate these concepts in a simple and easy to follow way to clients.
Jason also works with the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) as a subject matter expert for the CFP 5 program and a technical student mentor to those undertaking the CFP courses.
He has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Newcastle, is a SMSF Specialist Advisor, and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
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