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Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... to see these trials extended to critical workforces, many of which are in the public sector. Turning to white-collar industries, the Finance Sector Union (FSU) is currently lobbying Australian Retirement Trust (ART) to adopt a four-day work week. FSU ...

Invest Blue trials nine-day fortnight for advisers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... report backing the move to a four-day working week and a national trial involving 20 organisations across a range of industries, including financial services. "Work is good for our mental health but only up to a point, with evidence to the committee ...

First Super awards ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... First Super's members who are largely employed in the furniture and joinery, the pulp and paper, and the timber industries. "This goes back eight or nine years when we started our [ESG] journey," Watson said. "Engagement with our members is done ...

Government introduces FAR, CSLR Bills

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... aims to promote accountability and responsible behaviour among entities in the banking, insurance, and superannuation industries, as well as their directors and most senior executives. By introducing a strengthened accountability framework, the FAR seeks ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... continues to play out in auto-repair shops around the world, backed by numerous studies that prove that in male-dominated industries, men tend to be treated more favourably based on gender stereotypes. Financial advice is no exception. A comprehensive ...

Gender balance is smart economics: CEW

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... (ASX300) where only 38 companies are in financials but make up 28% of total market capitalisation. "CEW calls on all industries to take action to support women's participation in the economy," says Susan Metcalf, chief executive at CEW. She said ...

Expect more greenwashing action: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... options. "We are alleging that sustainable investment options offered by Mercer Superannuation exposed investors to industries the fund said were excluded from the offering, such as coal, alcohol production and gambling," Longo said in his speech. ASIC ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... the world. As a contrarian investor, Bhansali prefers to invest in companies in Europe and Latin America. In terms of industries, healthcare and consumer staples tend to be recession-proof and offer good dividends, she said. "Defence is the best offence ...

ART appoints new board, investment committee members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... to the ART investment committee. Debelle also serves as a director at global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries and previously chaired the climate change working group of the Australian Council of Financial Regulators. Commenting on the ...

LIC hunts for investment manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... investment company that largely invests in Australian and global cannabis-related businesses, wants to diversify to other industries, and is seeking interest from fund managers until 30 June 2023. HGV's current fund manager Parallax Ventures, a Canadian ...