QMV Legal winds up as Managing Partner announces new superannuation law practice

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Novigi has announced a decision to close specialist superannuation law advisory practice, QMV Legal. To be formally closed on April 26, 2024, the decision follows the February 1 acquisition by

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2020 an opportune time to refine super system

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Despite maintaining one of the most efficient and progressive retirement savings systems in the world, Australia should heed some lessons from overseas in 2020 if it’s to remain as pre-eminent

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Consumer data policy poised to capture superannuation

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The release of a senate inquiry report suggesting extending the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to superannuation and pensions information, will lead to increased competition and improved transparency, but there are

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SG increase to benefit lower, middle income earners

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While the Federal Government’s proposed increase in the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) could result in some workers taking home less pay, the incremental increase is likely to benefit lower and middle-income

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Data Bill will usher in human rights for the digital age

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While the introduction of the Consumer Data Right Bill into parliament has been delayed, it needs to be a priority for the government in 2019, as it is welcome first

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Royal commission moves into solution mode

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Proposed superannuation industry reforms from the Royal Commission are likely to cover four main themes including simplification of the law and of disclosure requirements, appropriate civil penalties for breeching best

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“Open super” an opportunity for smart super funds

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The superannuation industry should prepare for an “open super” regime in the next few years, in light of current moves towards “open data” and “open banking” and the fundamental shift

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