Topic
Superannuation
113 published works
Collective Family Law Group Blog
The Role of Superannuation in Gold Coast Property Settlements
When navigating the complexities of property settlements in Gold Coast, superannuation is a critical element that often requires careful consideration. Superannuation, while not immediately tangible like a home or savings…
Bright Law Blog
AFCA and superannuation-related complaints
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 has been passed by the House of Representatives and introduced into the Senate. Amongst other…
Allens Insights
Treasury on the retirement phase of superannuation
By Allens
Potential policy responses to assist retirees 15 min read The Federal Government has released a discussion paper (the Paper) which seeks industry and community views on how the superannuation system…
Bright Law Blog
ASIC action against Telstra Super for failure to comply with internal dispute resolution requirements
ASIC has announced that it has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Telstra Super failed to comply with internal dispute resolution requirements. Background. ASIC alleges that 40%…
Bright Law Blog
Payday super consultation
As part of the 2023-24 Budget, the Commonwealth Government announced that from 1 July 2026, subject to the passage of legislation, employers will be required to pay their employees’ superannuation…
Allens Insights
(WIP) ASIC spotlight on compliance
By Allens
5 min read ASIC has recommended all superannuation trustees should review their compliance with s1017E of the Corporations Act after a thematic review found widespread 'deficiencies'. ASIC recently completed a…
Bright Law Blog
Case note: incorrect deduction and retention of life insurance premiums and advice fees
In Australian Securities and Investments Commission v AMP Superannuation Limited [2023] FCA 488 the Federal Court of Australia made declarations that four companies in the AMP Group failed to do…
Bright Law Blog
Change to time of payment of employees’ superannuation contributions
The Treasurer has announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ superannuation contributions on the same day as the related salary and wages are…
Bright Law Blog
ASIC Report on Insurance in Superannuation
ASIC has published REP 760 Insurance in superannuation: Industry progress on delivering better outcomes for members which examines progress by superannuation trustees to improve their arrangements for life insurance they…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Financial services monthly wrap-up: February 2023
By Jon Ireland, Ray Giblett (AU), Rajaee Rouhani, Chris Robson, Stephen Lee, Merren Taylor, Timothy Chan (AU), Joshua Kan, Rex Lee
The month of February saw ASIC and APRA outlining their plans for the year ahead. ASIC announced that it would be expanding its enforcement focus areas in 2023 and published…