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Industry fund pushes for simpler super splitting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2019
... system. "Making access to superannuation splitting easier will mean a lesser financial and emotional burden on family violence survivors and less industry and court time wasted trying to process a superannuation split. It's a win-win for all involved ...

NAB launches team for vulnerable customers

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2019
... Support Hub, its aim is to help detect the early stages of financial hardship, such as scam, fraud, domestic and family violence, elder abuse, low financial literacy and gambling addiction, NAB said. "We want to be there for our customers no matter their ...

New terms for early super access receives mixed reaction

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2018
... introduced by the Federal Government. Overall the package has been met with mixed reactions. Victims of domestic and family violence will be able to withdraw up to $10,000 of their superannuation over a 24 month period to meet unexpected costs. Currently ...

Government allows domestic violence victims early super access

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... financial difficulties many victims of domestic violence face, given financial violence typically accompanies family violence. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the fund had advocated extensively for the change, pointing out at least one woman ...

Financial abuse: A hidden epidemic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
Commonwealth Bank is extending its domestic and family violence support program due to customer need, with its helpline receiving about 90,000 calls in the first month. Initially launched as a 12-month pilot in November 2017, the CBA Domestic and Family ...

Westpac extends domestic violence support services for staff

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
Westpac Group staff impacted by domestic and family violence will be provided with free financial planning following the introduction of a business-wide pledge to make all employees feel safe and supported at work. Employees impacted by domestic and ...

Mercer assists super fund members experiencing domestic violence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
A new framework outlining best practice for dealing with victims of family violence is now available free of charge to Australia's superannuation funds ahead of White Ribbon Day on Saturday 25 November. In the past two years Mercer Australia has received ...

Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... areas of financial wellbeing, literacy and inclusion." As part of its efforts, HESTA is working towards tackling family violence, a key driver of homelessness and poverty among women. Earlier this week the fund called on the Federal Government to change ...

HESTA calls for access to super for family violence victims

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
Industry super fund HESTA is calling on the Federal Government to change the rules and allow family violence victims and survivors access to their superannuation. The fund, along with others in the community sector including Financial Counselling Australia ...

CBA backs financial counselling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... with Financial Counselling Australia to better equip financial counsellors aiding those impacted by domestic and family violence. CBA has pledged $400,000 to fund training of financial counsellors across Australia working with people affected by domestic ...