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HESTA manager to study women in super

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2015
... Australia's superannuation system is somewhat designed to reward people who enjoy unbroken careers, affecting many working women, and prompting an industry representative to conduct research on the issue. HESTA general manager business development, Mary ...

ACSI targets male-dominated boards

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2015
... representation in ASX 200 companies to "at least" 30% by the end of 2017. It said that this was a response to the fact that in 2015 "women represent barely more than one director appointment in every four to ASX 200 boards." "We are seeking tangible ...

Lift preservation age to 65, save $7bn annually

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
... participation of individuals who retire involuntarily - [which accounts for] almost one half of men and over one-third of women who retire between the ages of 60 and 64." The previous Rudd government in 2009 lifted the age at which retirees born after ...

Super industry collectively engages indigenous Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
... Institute of Superannuation Trustees; Association of Superannuation Funds; Industry Super Australia; Financial Services Council; Women in Super; AMP; MLC; GESB; Australian Super; QSuper; HESTA; First State Super; Cbus; Super SA: Vision Super; First Nations ...

KPMG hires heavy in financial services

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
... number of new female partners this year are on flexible working arrangements, working three and four days per week. And two women were promoted to partner positions while on, or about to take maternity leave. KPMG has taken a proactive stance to address ...

PROFILE: EISS chief executive Alex Hutchison

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2015
Not too long ago executive positions in financial services were generally appointed from prominent sales men and women. Energy Industry Super Scheme (EISS) chief executive, Alex Hutchison, is of a different breed. As a former federal police officer ...

Millennial women rejecting insurance jobs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2015
Insurance is the least attractive financial services employment sector for women born between 1980 and 1995, according to PwC research. PwC's report, "Female millennials in financial services: strategies for a new era of talent", is based on a global ...

Top bankers get together for pro bono venture

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2015
... skills and advice on mergers and acquisitions for the Adara Group, which will use the profits to help improve the lives of women and children in poverty in the developing world. Big names that joined the initiative include businessman and philanthropist ...

Super mums must focus on retirement savings

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015
Industry superannuation fund REST has entered the discussion about women being more knowledgeable in managing their finances by commissioning a Super Mum Index. The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST) has a large portion of female members and ...

Super rules for women still unclear

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
... Adam Bandt took up one of its recommendations by introducing The Sex Discrimination Amendment (Boosting Superannuation for Women) Bill 2014. According to Bandt the private member's bill would "ensure employers are able to contribute more super for women ...