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WA introduces new super laws for de facto couples

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022
... super than the other. In Western Australia, only married couples who'd separated were able to split their super. Doray Legal Family Lawyers explained, under the Family Law Act 1975, super was treated as property in Western Australia. However, super ...

MSC Trustees adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... industry. The MSC Trustees book is diverse in terms of mandate, structures and assets and I know the board and our inhouse legal team will benefit greatly from that experience." Fletcher also paid tribute to Clifford Clayton who was a member of the compliance ...

Government to review adviser professional standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... benchmarking tool which tests the practical application of a financial adviser's knowledge, including on regulatory and legal requirements, and ethical reasoning. I remain committed to the exam testing these knowledge areas and content," he said. Existing ...

Reserve Bank explores digital currency potential

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... and business models that could be supported by the issuance of a CBDC, and better understand of some of its technological, legal and regulatory considerations. The project will involve the development of a limited-scale CBDC pilot that will operate in ...

Government strengthens multinationals tax laws

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... beneficial ownership to improve transparency on corporate structures, to show who ultimately owns or controls a company or legal vehicle.

Adviser banned over early release scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... it, illegally facilitating the early release of super. ASIC said Simeone's clients assumed what they were doing was legal and appropriate. Not only did it see them breach the restrictions on the early release of super, but it also resulted in their ...

FSC announces dual board appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... has held a range of roles within the industry spanning through product development, strategy, and client distribution to legal and government affairs. She brings these skills in leading UBS Asset Management to partner with clients and industry to create ...

Suncorp agrees to super class action settlement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... and $12,000 to be paid to Quirk for his time in acting as the group's representative. It also includes as-yet unpaid legal fees for William Roberts Lawyers. The settlement amount must still be approved by the court, with an approval hearing scheduled ...

Legalsuper hires from ART, Perpetual

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... solutions. He is tasked with overseeing product development and innovation, with a particular focus on tailoring solutions to legal professionals. He also previously spent close to five years at CareSuper as a senior product manager. In total, he has ...

Certe acquires Genesis Financial Partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2022
... upfront and will purchase the remaining 40% at a later date. The combined group's client base, which includes many large legal and professional services firms, will gain access to a broader range of advisory solutions under one roof. The deal also looks ...