Superannuation and Financial Services Law

Superannuation fund trustees sit at the nexus of a complex web of legal and regulatory obligations. Our team is experienced in assisting superannuation fund trustees make well-informed decisions about the management of superannuation funds by applying our extensive practical experience. We have technical expertise and experience advising on:

• Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act and regulations

• APRA Prudential Standards and guidance

• Trust law in a superannuation context

• Financial Services Law, product disclosure and financial advice

• ASIC Legislative Instruments and regulatory guidance

We assist trustees in making informed decisions by advising on the interpretation and application of superannuation and financial services law by both regulators and the courts.

Our experience and services

We have recent experience in advising superannuation fund trustees on matters including:

• Expenditure on promotion and the best financial interests duty

• Appointment of material outsourced services providers

• Trust deed interpretation and application

• Unit pricing and administrative error remediation

• Use of fund reserves and rights to indemnity

If you would like to learn more on how QMV Legal can help superannuation trustees navigate their regulatory obligations and the interpretation of financial services law, feel free to contact us.