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AustralianSuper's move to boost productivity by up to 30%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... is to use it to improve member outcomes, both through the way we provide services and how we are using it to free up our people to focus more on higher-value tasks. AustralianSuper has set a goal of increasing productivity by 5% across its organisation ...

Markets, economies benefit from eustress: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... can have too much stress, which leads to disorganised behaviour, impaired selectivity, and too much excitement," he said. People can also experience not enough stress which leads to impaired attention, boredom, and apathy. "Eustress is that sweet spot ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... that populations globally are apprehensive about AI and demanding regulation. "Regarding the economic impact of AI, most people are concerned it could eventually replace their jobs and result in further concentration and power in the technology sector. ...

Government dawdling on paid parental leave super: Greens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... and set up systems to facilitate the payment. "We need to get the systems in place. It's not as straightforward as people might think," she said. "It's going to be paid as an annual payment in arrears to the super funds." Like many, independent senator ...

Coastal Advice Group merges with Compass Financial Management

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... manpower and capacity for the next steps but also a wealth of knowledge and opportunities within the business for the right people to lead us forward." CAG said it has plans to continue growing its offering and is pursuing further M&A opportunities with ...

Bitcoin hits fresh high as investors await halving event

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... investors. "We've always had an unwavering belief in the potential of cryptocurrency and it's exciting to see more and more people becoming aware of that potential," Rose said. The Bitcoin price surge saw many of those Bitcoin ETFs setting all time daily ...

Taskforce suggests aged care funding be based on personal wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... taskforce describes as "not an optimal or fair mix." One of the reasons for this, the taskforce said, is that the older people of the future are typically expected to be wealthier because of the superannuation system, and the number of taxpayers is declining ...

Coalition's super for housing scheme slammed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... first home buyers by making house prices even more expensive." Schubert said a growing list of policy ideas that encourage people to raid their retirement savings come with long-lasting consequences. "Breaking the seal on super leaves people poorer in ...

Unmet financial advice needs affect millions in Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
... confident in their overall financial wellbeing (61% agree) - demonstrating the meaningful impact advice can deliver to people who are able to access," she said. The research also explored the intentions of the 1.3 million Australians planning to seek ...

Female fund managers boast 1.2% alpha

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
... per annum. "This is higher than the wider group of Australian equity managers with Above Average or High ratings for the People Pillar over the same period and showcases strength through diversity," the research note reads. The analysts singled out three ...