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Delayed reforms put pensioners at risk: OECD

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
... outcomes and the sustainability of retirement incomes, thereby building more inclusive pension systems. While current economic uncertainties may lead policy makers and regulators to delay reforms that could advance their pension systems, this course ...

MA Financial secures $70m for property fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
... positioned to capitalise on the demand for quality office space in Perth," he explained. "Raising funds in a challenging economic environment demonstrates our ability to secure attractive investments on pricing metrics that meet our investors' expectations ...

Rest names new independent chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
... million women, Rest has a unique perspective and role to play in supporting our members as they navigate the current economic challenges while also delivering the best possible retirement outcomes for members. "Rest represents Australians working in ...

Financially stressed Aussies believe advice could improve well-being

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
... stressed at least once a week, 16% said they felt financially stressed daily and 85% are worried about the impact of recent economic events on their household budget. According to the study, 72% of respondents believe advice would help them achieve their ...

Still potential for dividends growth: Ausbil

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
... lifters in financials and resources, we expect some stronger earnings growth in quality leaders that are more immune to the economic cycle and who can pass on inflation in their business models," he added. "Some 'all-weather' dividend payers in the telco ...

Mutuals' assets increase, profits declines: KPMG

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... economy faced the challenges of high inflation and extreme weather events. "Not only did all mutuals face deteriorating economic conditions and rising interest rates, many also were exposed to significant climate-related weather events, especially floods," ...

Retirement no longer back of mind: Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... turning 40. The fund reasoned that after Covid, with inflation becoming front of mind for many and increasing global economic uncertainty, Australians have reassessed the importance of super in safeguarding their future. Evidently, 39% of Australians ...

FS Sustainability sets out to find ESG Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... other initiatives designed to promote the important role that ESG and sustainability play in the country's socio-economic future. They are professionals who are active in discussing their companies' decisions, people with strong social media ...

HESTA commits $240m to build-to-rent pipeline

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... of access to housing impacts our members who provide critical services and need to afford housing near their work, and economic productivity that presents broader systemic risks to long-term investors like HESTA." A recent Frontier Advisors report, Super ...

Affordable housing investments a win-win: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... by government guarantee and low vacancy rates will deliver stable long-term returns that are resistant against adverse economic conditions. From a financial perspective, despite lower initial yields, income returns from affordable and social housing ...