Superannuation

The government has announced plans to extend the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (the BEAR) to the superannuation and insurance industries. It is wise for affected governance professionals…

A recent appeal case determined ‘ordinary hours’ were the ordinary hours as set out in the relevant award or agreement. Employers who use ‘annualised salaries’ in their agreements and do not…

Effective and clear corporate governance practices can be critical when selling your business, raising capital and arranging financing.  This article examines simple but effective steps businesses…

Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) commenced on 1 November 2018 as the new ombudsman scheme for the financial services sector. AFCA has increased monetary limits and higher…

Shareholder resolutions are emerging as a critical aspect of shareholder engagement. Governance Institute and LexisNexis convened a roundtable to discuss the issues and have produced a green…

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors launched the Australian Asset Owner Stewardship Code on 17 May 2018. The immediate aim of a stewardship code is to improve transparency and…

The first step in managing litigation risk is to prevent it.  While no company can expect to avoid disputes completely, often disputes can be prevented from escalating if you act quickly. While…

Products fall within the general and personal advice categories will require an Australian Financial Services Licence (or an exemption).  Existing licensees wishing to provide digital advice need…