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Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024

... continue to commit financial abuse even after the death of a victim-survivor. Super Members Council chief executive Misha Schubert commented: "The sector is united in calling for reform and sending a clear message that abuse is not tolerated in any form. ...

Objective of super enshrined in law

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024

... Systems Inquiry in 2014 and reinforced in the Retirement Income Review of 2020. Super Members Council chief executive Misha Schubert welcomed the bill's passage, adding that it's appropriate that the wording of the objective reflects Australians' understanding ...

Super lobbies call for death benefit reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024

... recognise consumer expectations of service standards have not always been met," Delahunty said. SMC chief executive Misha Schubert mirrored Delahunty's remarks, acknowledging that at time the system has fallen short of expectations. "Super is Australians ...

Outdated super rule costs teens $10k at retirement

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2024

... at every age, deserves the right to set themselves on the path to a dignified retirement," SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said. "Australians strongly support universal super - and know it's a workplace right. Super should be for everyone, paid from ...

Super Members Council names deputy chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024

... these responsibilities, SMC explained. As deputy chief executive, Brumby will work closely with chief executive Misha Schubert to deliver on the lobby group's priorities and plan for the business. "Georgia's appointment as deputy chief executive recognises ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024

... people to engage more regularly with their retirement savings." Meantime, the Super Members Council chief executive Misha Schubert said: "Passing payday super into law this Parliamentary term is crucial to ensure millions of Australians who are currently ...

Australians robbed of super savings

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024

... helping workers seek compensation for their legal super entitlements in the case of insolvency. SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said the clock was ticking to enact the promised reforms in this term of Parliament - which was important to help businesses ...

Super's board requirements are sound: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024

Super Members Council chief executive Misha Schubert has defended the selection requirements for superannuation fund boards in the wake of the CFMEU scandal. Schubert said the shared governance model of profit-to-member funds was created with a "clear ...

Super for housing will cause rents to soar: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024

... to the twin effects of higher housing costs and having less super to live on in retirement. SMC chief executive Misha Schubert called for the policy to be dropped and for strong bipartisanship on the preservation of super for retirement. "A couple withdrawing ...

Advisers call for apology from Super Members Council

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024

... days of worrying about what the super industry thinks of advisers has passed. In response, SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said the lobby group "deeply values the role of high-quality qualified financial advisers to help Australians plan for retirement ...

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Funds SA appoints chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN

Funds SA has appointed a new chief investment officer, who will join from Hostplus, to commence in February 2025.

Australian Retirement Trust appoints new chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed a new chief risk officer that's set to start in March 2025.

UniSuper has 'some work to get on with' on cyber front: Chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

UniSuper's leadership team has touched on how the fund is strengthening its operations following the extensive system outage in May this year.

Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA

Lax superannuation laws make it too easy for perpetrators of domestic violence to access victims' retirement savings, while the current framework for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) enables financial abuse to flourish, a parliamentary inquiry found.

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