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AXA IM to launch impact fund in Australia

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2015
... the impact of the investment: "We are looking for a financial return of over 10%. But we are also measuring the number of women going through the birth process and coming away healthy, and comparing it to what was happening before in that region. We ...

Treasurer open to all ideas on super

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2015
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has not ruled out an idea of lifting the tax cap on superannuation contributions for women returning to work so they can "top up" their super. The tax cap lift would also apply to carers and other people who face lengthy ...

Women to inherit 70% of intergenerational wealth: report

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2015
The stakes are high when it comes to providing financial advice to women, particularly as they are predicted to inherit the bulk of the intergenerational wealth transfer in the next few decades; yet at the same time, are hampered by lower pay and earnings ...

Government using super as "petri dish": Labor

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... paid Australians, to cut their concession," Conroy said. Chalmers voiced his concerns about making super work better for women, saying the average retirement payout for women is $112,000, compared to $198,000 for men. He said almost 35% of women have ...

Board gender diversity further scrutinised by ACSI

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... gender diversity. The guideline dealing with board gender diversity comes on the back of a 2014 ACSI policy targeting 30% women on each ASX 200 board by the end of 2017. ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said since the policy launch and direct communication ...

Australian Ethical awards $300,000 in grants

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
... charities and social businesses that are working on a number of different causes, including animal welfare, conservation, women's empowerment, renewable energy, addressing homelessness and alleviating poverty. "Our company Charter isn't simply a guide ...

Senate hears too many holes for women in super

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2015
... Several superannuation representative groups are addressing federal parliament with the belief there are too many holes for women in Australia's current retirement savings system. Ahead of the Senate public hearing looking at economic security for women ...

Australian among most influential investment consultants

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
... retaining that spot in 2015. She is one of only nine consultants around the world to achieve that feat, one of only six women on the list and the only Australian consultant featured. Last year John Coombe of JANA Investment Advisers was selected at number ...

Are Australians money dumb about savings?

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2015
... insurance with average scores below 40% on home, travel and life insurance. So far men performed marginally better than women with an average score of 58% versus 56%. Millennials (18-34) were the most knowledgeable with an average score of 58%; Baby ...

Super tax reform on hold for election

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2015
... current superannuation tax concession arrangements are unfair to Australia's low income workers and unfair to Australia's women. "The current concession arrangements actually cost females in the bottom decile over $32,000 or about three years of work ...