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Dump annual super contributions cap: CA ANZ

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... not be penalised, Negline added. "That's why today we are calling on both sides of politics to adopt our sensible and equitable policy that levels the playing field for women and their finances," he said.

Pain of commodity price increases to last: World Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... twice as high as they were last year and coal prices will increase by 80% this year. The World Bank's vice president for equitable growth, finance and institutions Indermit Gill said we are experiencing the largest shock since the 1970s and stagflation ...

Active Super enhances parental leave policy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
... "By tackling this pressing issue today, we are hopeful that we can contribute to making the superannuation system more equitable and provide better retirement outcomes for everyone." Several other funds also currently pay superannuation on parental leave. ...

Rest simplifies super splitting

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... their financial security. For this reason, it was critical to remove the obstacles getting in the way of fairer and more equitable split of superannuation assets."

Not enough Budget for women: Industry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... Superannuation Tax Offset (LISTO) to ensure low-income earners don't pay more tax on their super would make for a more equitable superannuation system. "Superannuation paid on parental leave and making childcare more affordable are examples of policies ...

AFCA consults on funding

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
... addressing cross-subsidisation of larger firms by smaller members of the ombudsman scheme. "It's a fair, transparent and equitable model that is supported by strong data and modelling," AFCA chief ombudsman and chief executive David Locke said. "We have ...

New role for Ian Silk

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... ensure we have a positive impact on society, our clients are also seeking to change to drive a more sustainable and equitable future. We are accelerating investment in client solutions and our people, as well as managing our own impact in this critical ...

Statewide Super increases premiums

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021
... made to their insurance. These include an increase to premiums for some members, with the aim of making premiums more equitable across the fund's membership. Members will have to calculate whether their cover is becoming more expensive according to their ...

Family law super reform passes

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 SEP 2021
... Hume said. "Access to this information will better support separated couples to divide their property on a just and equitable basis. This will help alleviate the financial hardship and negative impact on retirement incomes that women in particular can ...

Broken advice industry shuns everyday Aussies: AFA

KARREN VERGARA, ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021
... question for us is the formula, we don't believe the way the formula is calculated and the way it's dispersed is equitable and fair and that's the crux of this, and we want that to be reviewed," De Gori said. Sam Perera, AFA vice president ...