Super's purpose irrelevant to its fastest growing member cohortBY GEOFF BROOKS | THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019 4:42PM The principle governing rule defining the ways super funds can apply member retirement savings to their operations is the sole purpose test (SPT). In the wake of the Hayne Royal ... Upgrade your subscription to access this article
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