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Life insurance drives economy: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2021
... therefore can have a direct impact by reducing welfare costs. "Life insurance serves a noble purpose by providing a vital safety net should the worst happen, but we need to make its value easier for people to understand. The industry is under the microscope ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUN 2021
... market volatility (40%). However, one of the biggest unforeseen challenges is managing the gap between their desire for safety and investment performance. Natixis Australia chief executive Damon Hambly said it is evident that Australian investors trust ...

Verve Super launches gender diversity index

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUN 2021
... Equality Agency (WGEA). The screening process is based on five areas: gender pay parity; anti-sexual harassment and workplace safety policies and practices; formal commitments to drive change inclusivity and flexible workplace practices; promotion of ...

MAM fund buys waste company

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2021
... partnering with its team to support Beauparc's long-term growth plans, maintaining its strong focus on customers, health and safety, and sustainability." Blackstone previously made a 37.6% stake in Beauparc two years ago with the remaining holding belonging ...

Accessing super cements inequality: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... with findings illustrating harm caused by the early release of super program. The Brotherhood of St Lawrence Shocks and Safety Nets report found that financial wellbeing decreased for low-income earners during the pandemic. Many people aged over 45 ...

What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... combat this harm, the super industry needs to identify an "enemy" to educate the public on why super is needed and why its safety is under attack. While Madigan did name Liberal MP Tim Wilson as someone attacking super, and especially industry super ...

No big losers in FY22 budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... day per resident. Finally, a further $15 billion has been committed to the nation's infrastructure, including road safety upgrades and local road infrastructure projects. These include the Bruce Highway in Queensland, the Great Western Highway in ...

Research aims to solve cash conundrum

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
... loss of 0.8% in a year. "People in retirement get peace of mind from having downside protection, which is the sense of safety they feel in cash, but potentially a higher return than cash, generated from having exposure to local and international shares. ...

Pandemic boosts financial sector's engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... South Korea are the least resilient in facing their new work environment, meaning they had low levels of psychological safety and trust in their manager's ability to lead and communicate and so forth. Employees from India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab ...

Women participation rate booms

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
... minister and minister for women. Families and social services minister Anne Ruston added to her title minister for women's safety in cabinet.