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Simple strategies to overcome gender super gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... contributions into superannuation is also an underutilised strategy. For those on the lower-income bracket, White said the government will match contributions to superannuation for up to $500 for those earning under $58,000 per year. "There's also ...

New campaign pushes for reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, which said: "We support the proposed new laws to be adopted by the Queensland and federal government. The current provisions under the Fair Work Act are insufficient as they do not allow women to take personal leave for menstrual ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... federal government's commitment to pay superannuation on the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme. The Albanese government has said, if it wins the next election, it will add superannuation contributions of 12% to parental leave payments from ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
If it wins the next election, the Albanese government has announced the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme will include Superannuation Guarantee contributions from next year. In a major win for the super industry and Australian women, 12% ...

UniSuper, ISPT acquire commercial property at Western Sydney Airport

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... investment and development officer Will Walker said that Burra Park represents the single largest landholding within the NSW government's ambitious Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct and, given its strategically significant location, will be sought-after ...

Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... best financial interests of their members. "As one of Australia's oldest life insurers, we're determined to work with government, trustees and consumers to develop a more equitable and sustainable framework for supporting members with a disability, especially ...

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... Parliament and has a strong understanding of the financial pressures many Australians are currently experiencing under the government's cost of living crisis. Luke will bring his strong command of retail economics to this important role," Dutton said. ...

AustralianSuper to deploy £8 billion in the UK

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... deliver sustainable, high-quality returns for members. "We have developed a close and supportive relationship with UK government departments focusing on opportunities that can deliver strong, long-term returns for AustralianSuper members, as well as ...

Arena welcomes chief investment officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... transaction, and asset management functions of Arena, which invests in sectors such as childcare, healthcare, education and government tenanted facilities. Bailey brings over 25 years of investment and investment advisory experience, recently serving ...

Family offices still love hedge funds: Preqin

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... endowment plans, foundations, investment trusts, corporate investors, wealth managers, private sector pension funds, government agencies, and public pension funds alike. Specifically, the report said family offices are showing interest in smaller, newer ...