The Supreme Court of New South Wales issued a judgement in Application of MLC Investments Limited [2022] NSWSC 1541 which is relevant to the issue of whether superannuation trustees are at risk of committing offences under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) where it receives benefits in the course of changing trustee or giving effect to a successor fund transfer.
Read MoreThe focus on delivering member outcomes continues to evolve with the release of Discussion paper – Strategic planning and member outcomes: Proposed enhancements by APRA. Consultation is sought on a range of proposed changes to the current Prudential Standard SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes and associated guidance to incorporate the significant suite of reforms that have impacted the industry since SPS 515 was introduced in 2020.
Read MoreCPS 230 – Operational Risk Management . APRA’s strategic initiative to modernise the prudential architecture. APRA has identified specific questions for feedback that will assist it in finalising the requirements. The standard will commence from 1 January 2024. APRA intends to finalise the standard and release draft guidance for consultation in early 2023, and finalise the guidance in the first half of 2023.
Read MoreThe Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment (Your Future, Your Super— Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes) Regulations 2021 prescribe information that must be given to superannuation fund members either directly or referenced within an annual member meeting notice.
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