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CalPERS chief executive retires

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016
... was ready to explore the next chapter of her life and leaves CalPERS "well positioned to provide retirement and health security for future generations." She assumed the role at CalPERS during a tumultuous period. The fund had lost nearly 30% of its investment ...

Builder launches $40 million bond issue

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... homebuilding and townhouse development business. "This bond issue is an important step for us because it offers funding security for the next five years instead of the two to three years we could expect to receive from a bank," Harder said. "That will ...

Buffett brings adviser PI products to Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... lines team looks forward to providing tailored D&O, Financial Institutions and Professional Indemnity solutions with the security of our financial strength and long term commitment to the Australian marketplace," McLisky concluded.

Australian expats pension protected

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 JAN 2016
... expected to save about $10 million annually for Australian businesses operating in the south Asian country. The social security agreement came in to force this month and is reported to make retirement easier for residents in both countries. Federal Minister ...

Paying women more super not the answer

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2015
... government response to fix the gender retirement savings gap. McAllister, who chairs the Senate enquiry in to economic security for women in retirement, said at the root of the gap in private savings is women earning less than men during their lifetimes. ...

Ending super gender gap needs collective approach

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... savings gap between men and women, industry stakeholders have concluded. Submissions to the Senate inquiry into 'Economic security for women in retirement' show that the industry is asking to approach the problem from multiple angles, as opposed to designing ...

Former NSW politician joins Media Super

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... skills, knowledge and experience to the Media Super board. "Superannuation plays a critical role in providing financial security for people in their retirement. I am passionate about the industry superannuation "all profits to members" model where board ...

Whitehelm and Cisco to deliver digital city management

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... low-cost "smart city" management services. The services include dynamic sensor-based street lighting; parking, traffic, security, water and waste management; and "eco-friendly" urban planning. Cities will pay no upfront implementation costs; the investment ...

AFA recommends SG monthly threshold removal

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
The Association of Financial Advisers has made seven recommendations to the Senate Inquiry into the Economic Security for Women in Retirement. In addition to the removal of the $450 monthly superannuation guarantee contribution threshold, the AFA also ...

Women own less than 40% of super assets: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2015
... government, employers and individuals to take action. "ASFA has proposed a number of options for improving the economic security of women in retirement, including raising and broadening the Superannuation Guarantee, retaining the Low Income Superannuation ...