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Westpac offloads BT super funds to Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022
... commitment to improving our capability and capacity will continue to set a new bar for retirement outcomes for all Australians now and into the future," Mercer Australia chief executive David Bryant said. Mercer has also offered all Westpac staff working ...

Superhero board signs former ASIC boss

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
... help Superhero grow and leverage my industry knowledge to further develop a world-class investment solution for both Australians and investors abroad." Shipton joins the Superhero board alongside chair Philip Crutchfield QC, fellow non-executive director ...

LUCRF Super executive joins Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
Following its planned merger with AustralianSuper next month, the deputy chief executive of LUCRF Super will join Cbus' leadership team. Antony Thow has been appointed group executive of brand, growth and product, effective July. His appointment follows ...

Industry groups welcome Labor government

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... spokesperson said: "Dr Chalmers is well placed, given his experience, to steer superannuation policy and ensure as many Australians as possible can retire with dignity." "We welcome comments by prime minister Albanese over the weekend on the importance ...

It's time to step up: Climate Council

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... McKenzie said that it is in Australia's economic and security interests to prioritise climate action. McKenzie added that Australians deserve a federal government that recognises the scale of the challenge before us, and the pace of action that's required. ...

Chalmers sworn in as treasurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... her time as minister: "It has been my dream job - not for me, but for the difference I've had a hand in making to Australians and particularly Australian women." Stephen Jones is the most likely candidate for her portfolio, having held the shadow portfolio ...

Beware super home buyer collateral damage: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2022
... could jump between 8-16%." On the matter of affordability, ISA chief executive Bernie Dean concluded: "Even those Australians that don't use their super to buy a house will be left tens of thousands of dollars worse off because of the government's scheme." ...

Record number of adviser graduates: Kaplan

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... client outcomes is essential, so we invest heavily in the learning and development of our advisers to ensure more Australians can access quality advice," Kennedy said.

Super home buyer scheme fails to move the needle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2022
... of Australia (FPA) has applauded both major parties for recognising that housing affordability is a major issue for Australians and that homeownership is an important part of retirement. However, while the Liberal party's proposed Super Home Buyer Scheme ...

Superannuation not a super solution to housing affordability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2022
... but unions and industry groups have had a negative response to Scott Morrison's last-ditch pitch to 'aspirational Australians'. Morrison has said that supporting first home buyers is a key part of his government's plan. On his policy, Morrison said ...