John McMurtrie has announced he will be retiring as managing director of major superannuation funds administrator, Link Group, exiting the business next year.
His replacement is QBE executive, Vivek Bhatia.
McMurtrie is regarded as a significant loss to the company, having led it for over more than two decades building it into one of the largest superannuation funds administrators in Australia on top of its origins as a registry business.
McMurtrie said he would be working with Bhatia for a seamless transition before leaving next year.
A member body representing some prominent wealth managers is concerned super funds’ dominance is sidelining small companies in capital markets.
Earlier this month, several Australian superannuation funds fell victim to credential stuffing attacks, which saw a small number of members lose more than $500,000.
Small- to medium-sized funds have become collateral damage in an "imperfect" model for super industry levies, a financial institution has said.
Big business has joined the chorus of opposition against the proposed Division 296 tax.