 Michael Chaaya Head of Financial Services, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
MICHAEL CHAAYA , LINDA CHAN , KENDRA TURNER , EDWARD WIGGINS | FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024 This paper sets out a revised approach for business to consider when determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors for superannuation law purposes. Read more  MICHAEL CHAAYA , LIZZIE KNIGHT , KENDRA TURNER | FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023 This paper will explore the potential impacts a draft objective will have on the superannuation industry, and what benefits legislating an objective may bring. Read more KENDRA TURNER , MICHAEL CHAAYA | FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2022 A new fund structure becomes reality. Read more MICHAEL CHAAYA | FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022 A new company structure, the corporate collective investment vehicle (CCIV), is now reality, and will be included in the Corporations Act from 1 July 2022. What should the funds management industry know about the new CCIV structure and what implications ... Read more MICHAEL CHAAYA | FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant disruption across business and society. Read more MICHAEL CHAAYA | FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019 On 16 July 2019, an expert panel chaired by Graeme Samuel published their Capability Review of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).1 Read more PAGE: 1 |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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