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Finance candidates lose salary bargaining power: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2023
... find themselves as the recipients of larger salary increases. The candidate-driven market, spawned by the coronavirus pandemic, became apparent in late 2021 and continued to mid-2022, created an expectation among many financial candidates that it will ...

UHNWs wealth in decline: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... expenditure on leisure activities. "Whether due to an ongoing reassessment of lifestyles or continuing pent-up demand from the pandemic, the economic outlook appears brighter," Knight Frank said. "While there may be elements of 'hunker down and ride ...

Australian dividends surge in 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... client portfolio manager for global equity income Jane Shoemake. "Global dividends have completely caught up after the pandemic, with payouts back to their historic trend. This is an amazing achievement given the extent of economic disruption caused ...

Dataset to ease policy planning for ageing population

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... also cited, as was generally strong labour market conditions that are helping attract and retain older workers. "The pandemic triggered a 'Great Unretirement' as a result of a strong labour market and reduced opportunities for international and domestic ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... previous government for "disastrous policy proposals" which allowed billions to be withdrawn from balances during the pandemic. "Our predecessors were navigating the super landscape without a compass," he said. "This made us vulnerable to wrong turns ...

We did too much: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... bank incorrectly predicted rates wouldn't rise until 2024, admitting he's embarrassed. Lowe explained that the pandemic led to a change in approach which was thoroughly discussed and articulated amongst the board. "In March we took those extraordinary ...

I know it's hard, but it could be harder: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... were unlikely to rise until 2024. McKim highlighted that Lowe also admitted to overdoing monetary stimulus during the pandemic and said rents weren't likely to be significantly impacted by interest rate increases. "You seem prepared to smash Australia ...

Productivity Commission kicks off philanthropy review

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... with not-for-profits mobilising monetary donations, supplies, and volunteers to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and the rising cost of living. "As we confront these and other challenges, not for profits will continue ...

New chief for Queensland Treasury Corp

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... "His guidance of Treasury has played an important role in restoring the strength of Queensland's balance sheet post-pandemic." Allen became Under Treasurer in September 2021, having been a Deputy Under Treasurer since May 2020. The hire followed ...

Fiducian expands adviser base, increases FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
Fiducian saw the number of its financial advisers grow from 66 to 84 representatives in the second half of 2022 and flagged that another five franchises are in the process of joining the fold. Releasing its half-year report on the ASX this morning ...