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Ex-industry super fund chief joins robo-adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... notably as deputy head of Australia and head of risk. She is also the founder of Loki's Lodge, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the welfare of animals; preventing animal cruelty and rehoming unwanted farm animals. Press said she is excited ...

Chief economist update: Crude oil slips

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... reached US$80.42 a barrel on May 22 while WTI oil peaked at US$77.41 per barrel a month later (27 June) despite the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC's) decision to lift production by one million barrels per day (bpd) - because ...

Fossil fuelled Ireland to divest for climate change

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... government to sell off about $500 million in holdings "as soon as practicable." Trocaire, the Irish Catholic aid organisation that spearheaded the campaign for the bill, welcomed the lower house victory. Trocaire executive director Eamonn Meehan said ...

AMP claims director exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... of claims at AMP has resigned after a little over 12 months in the role. AMP confirmed Jen Mitchell has left the organisation, with Margot Wilson taking her place on an interim basis. Melbourne-based Mitchell joined AMP as head of claims in July 2016 ...

Church threatens to dump $21bn of fossil fuels

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
One of the UK's largest charity fund managers has voted to sell $21 billion worth of investments in fossil fuels if the companies don't align to climate change goals by 2023. The Church of England's parliament voted 347 to four in favour ...

Should high-income earners pay charity levy?

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
... small percentage, on a rising scale as income continued to increase, to a charity, community group or tax-deductible organisation of their choice. Importantly, the donor chooses where the donation goes, with governments deciding which entities have charitable ...

APRA tells banks to prepare for financial storm clouds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
The chairman of Australia's prudential regulator wants banks to take advantage of a relatively good climate and build financial resilience before storm clouds form. Speaking at an Australian Business Economists lunch yesterday, APRA chairman Wayne Byres ...

Financial services employees face ongoing stress at work

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
Latest research from SuperFriend shows about half of financial services employees face ongoing stress at work. According to the mental health organisation's annual Indicators of a Thriving Workplace survey, 47% of financial services employees are ...

Victorian super funds discuss merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
Two Victorian industry superannuation funds are in talks to merge, highlighting the benefits of scale to about 120,000 members. Prime Super and Combined Super have signed a memorandum of understanding, announcing the two funds are in advanced merger ...

Queensland industry funds merge

HARRISON WORLEY AND JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
Sunsuper is set to merge with a $2.5 billion industry fund in early 2019. In a joint statement, Sunsuper and AustSafe Super have signed a Successor Fund Transfer Deed. Both established 30 years ago, AustSafe is the super fund for rural and regional ...