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Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... able to afford will continue to grow. A more holistic review of inequality will not only result in better outcomes for society but can also reduce long term budget pressure by ensuring taxpayer money is spent in the most appropriately targeted places ...

Maple-Brown Abbott relaunches sustainable fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... and focus on ESG factors. "We believe investors can help shape a better future," she said. "The challenges facing our society, including climate change, resource management, financial inequality and disparity in living standards - require purposeful ...

Pay gap bill passes, effective next year

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... means women retire with less than men, undermining their quality of life and dignity after they've given so much to society across their working lives." Stewart reinforced that the gender pay gap is the single largest contributor to the disparity ...

The seven global megatrends to watch: CSIRO

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... increasing frequency and scale of extreme weather events, and its potential impacts throughout communities and broader society. "This megatrend poses challenges when it comes to how we manage our critical infrastructure, how we might think about future ...

Australian investors pivot portfolios

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... increased allocations." Finally, 78% of investors in APAC consider or plan to consider the impact on the environment and society when making investment decisions; this is slightly higher than the global figure, which sits at 74%. Of this group in APAC ...

Super funds have the power to make change: Advocates

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... is not socially inclusive then others will look at that and do the same," he explained. "There is a flow-on effect to society; it's about caring and taking that next step to be better and influence. The most important thing to do is make a start, whether ...

Menopause: The silent economic crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... term. If you think about how long this took, it's not difficult to understand why it's also taken so long for society, particularly employers, to recognise the toll it can take on a woman's life. A 2021 study by Circle In and the Victorian ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... rights and gender equality. In recent time, the government has taken concrete steps towards creating a more equitable society, implementing initiatives aimed at addressing the gender pay gap, enhancing access to paid parental leave and childcare, and ...

Super funds are lousy at communications: Strategist

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... Firebrands think that politicians are "people in shiny suits who interfere and stuff things up", Ralph said. "They think that society has lost its way, they think climate change is bulls***, they tend to be less educated, and they tend to be more male," ...

Janus Henderson launches new credit ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... invest in debt securities issued by companies with robust sustainable practices and the potential to enhance outcomes for society's wellbeing and the protection of our planet," he said. Meanwhile, Janus Henderson Investors head of Australia Matt Gaden ...