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Mastermind Thinking Required For Whole-Of-Fund Digital Transformation

As the industry moves away from ad-hoc or project-based optimisations to more holistic and integrated digital capability, the fund needs ‘mastermind’ thinkers on the transformation program ideally with the trifecta of technology, data and superannuation pedigree.

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People Of QMV - Sunil Dargani, Lead Consultant

Sunil is a highly commercial and strategic information technology leader with a strong track-record of delivery in operational excellence, digital technology, API/integrations and systems architecture. He offers a unique combination of deep technical expertise and strong leadership with extensive systems and projects exposure across large complex organisations, including mergers, organisational change and multi-cultural environments.

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Business-As-Usual To Total Business Transformation: Investigate Use Cases

Investigate data quality management platform begins transforming customer and organisation data quality on day-one, enabling financial institutions in their pursuit of data-driven business growth.

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Super Funds Unwilling To Merge Seek Creative Alternatives

For many super funds, combining the best elements of two or more funds is an attractive venture, and in some cases, an inevitable one, with evidence and industry pressure behind it. APRA’s heatmaps still show 18 chronically underperforming super funds, and analysis from Super Consumers Australia estimates that mergers are leaving the average member $15,000 better off in retirement, primarily from fee-savings.

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Your Future, Your Super Bill Introduced Into Parliament

On 17 February 2021, the Government introduced and read a first time Treasury Laws Amendment (Your Future, Your Super) Bill 2021 (Bill). The Bill was then referred to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee with a report due on 22 April 2021.

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Hayne Royal Commission Reforms Make Quick Headway In Parliament - QMV Legal

The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Bill 2020 introduced into Parliament departs significantly from the draft legislation as it relates to advice fees in superannuation – this is likely the reason for the delayed introduction and separation from the Hayne Royal Commission Response Bill.

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Super Fund Mergers: Have You Considered Your Obligations To Members? - QMV Legal

It is no longer solely the domain of lawyers and judges to interpret the regulatory obligations placed on superannuation funds. It is an increasingly important skill for senior executives, risk, compliance, and even project and IT professionals.

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QMV Regulatory Update Commonwealth Budget 2020-21: Key Considerations for Superannuation Trustees

We've put together a brief summary of the measures in the Commonwealth Budget directly affecting superannuation trustees. While there is very little detail on some measures at this stage - it is enough to start thinking & planning!

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Investigate v6: Reporting For Duty

At QMV, we believe that robust data quality management practices not only increase member engagement but also help solidify members’ trust in the company. Recognising a growing demand for more control and customisation around reporting, QMV are very pleased to present the latest version of Investigate featuring some significant enhancements that reaffirms our commitment to meeting our customer’s needs for superior data quality management.

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Super Fund Mergers - Who Is Paying And What Are They Paying For?

A Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) or merge is an opportunity for funds to create greater scale that can be readily translated to benefits for the member. In an environment of increasing investor advocacy, a merge that builds “cultural” scale could be an alternative for funds with a strong member voice.

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A Matter Of Interpretation - Approaches To Interpreting Superannuation Legislation - QMV Legal

It is no longer solely the domain of lawyers and judges to interpret the regulatory obligations placed on superannuation funds. It is an increasingly important skill for senior executives, risk, compliance, and even project and IT professionals.

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Key Due Diligence Considerations For A Merger

One of the most important components of the due diligence process in superannuation fund mergers are cost projections and agreeing on who’s members are paying for what. There are many risks involved in mergers, but equally there are opportunity costs and risks associated with not doing it

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People Of QMV - Gabriela Pirana, Senior Associate

Gabriela began her career in financial services in the United States, where she later practised as a lawyer with special focus on insurance and complex business matters. Since relocating to Australia, Gabriela has been involved in a broad range of projects assisting superannuation funds with regulatory compliance, risk management and governance issues.

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