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Labor stands by super

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
... Albanese said recent murmurings of discontent among stakeholders in the industry - particularly the Australian Council of Social Services - played into the hands of the Liberal and National parties, who he said stand for "trickle-down economics, lower ...

FSC calls for CSLR claims cap

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has called for the government to cap compensation claims over financial misconduct at "reasonable levels" so as not to create a "moral hazard". In a submission to the Treasury's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort ...

Global asset manager fills giant impact fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
... is dedicated to investing in companies with core business models which provide commercial solutions to environmental and social challenges, potentially including some Australian firms. The firm said the fund - which attracted support from a "diverse" ...

Industry super steps up SG campaign as RBA weighs in

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
... helping them maximise their savings and their life in retirement." Launched across broadcast TV, radio, outdoor, online and social last night, ISAs new campaign is timely in light of comments made by RBA governor Phillip Lowe at a House of Representatives ...

IFM Investors hires from Mercer

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
... strategic objectives with the support of a robust risk management and governance framework". She promoted her skills on the social platform as being in risk management frameworks, audit management, business process, policy development, strategic planning ...

Retirement funding system failing: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2020
... "By helping retirees to better access and responsibly use home equity for retirement funding, several important areas of social and economic policy can be addressed." "Retirees are a large group with significant inaccessible wealth in home equity and ...

First State Super acquires rental properties

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... currently living more than 47 minutes away from their work, 32% longer than the state average. Commute times for health and social service workers in Melbourne averaged 56 minutes, 38% longer than the state average for their industry. The industry super ...

Bearish sentiment bites Aussie investors

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... investments," explained Choi. Sustainable investing is gaining popularity too, as more Australians seek to align their ethical, social and governance (ESG) principles with their investment strategies. Three in 10 investors consider ESG factors when increasing ...

NGS Super sets up impact committee

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... how it can make a positive impact in its operational spending. NGS Super's impact committee will focus on two key areas: social procurement and sustainability and how the fund can work towards them through both its investments and business operations. ...

New super fund targets millennials

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
A newly launched sub-plan of Aracon Super has officially launched, marketed to millennials with a PDS revealing relatively high fees, expensive insurance and big ambitions. Elevate Super launched today, after Financial Standard revealed its plans last ...