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Global X launches new Australian equity ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... was initiated by a client request, we surveyed the market and believe that OZXX will deliver value to our clients and fill a gap in many Australian investors' portfolios for greater exposure to relatively higher growth shares," Hannon said. OZXX's management ...

Pay gap bill passes, effective next year

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
Businesses with 100 employees and over will need to report their gender pay gap from next year, following the passing of an equality bill in federal parliament. The government yesterday passed its Gender Pay Gap Bill which will enable half a million ...

ETF market to hit $200bn by 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
The local ETF industry is predicted to hit $200 billion in the next two years, with product numbers expected to climb to 350. This is according to Global X, which expects the Australian ETF market to continue its strong growth despite ongoing volatility. ...

Ignition chief executive resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... advice brand and prospect pipeline in Australia and securing a strategic investor. With this role helping bridge the advice gap to enable more individuals to receive affordable and accessible advice has been something that is personally important to ...

Advice industry must change as population ages: Expert

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... longevity issues. "We're seeing heavy regulation impact financial adviser numbers which are dwindling, someone has to fill the gap," he said. "I don't know if that's robo advice, possibly." What is needed for sure is more information on the ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... workweek wave has hit Australian shores and its many advocates believe it can play a major role in closing the gender pay gap in retirement. This month, Labor and Greens senators backed a recommendation by the Senate work and care committee to trial ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... 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 affordable housing. The introduction of the Workplace Gender Equality ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... clients in this bracket are living their lives and doing everything from mountain climbing to traveling around the world on gap year-like adventures." However, she explains that unless you're part of the high-net-worth cohort, there's likely ...

Professionalise sustainability within funds: Panel

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... will move from one super fund to the next, so it's not a solution to find those skills in the market because there is a gap," he said. Sustainability is also moving into various areas within businesses, from marketing to risk management, which might ...

FPA voices concern on proposed CSLR, FAR laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has voiced concerns over the proposed Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) legislation. While acknowledging the positive impact of an effective CSLR ...