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Women take the lead in private wealth: KPMG

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
More and more women are stepping into wealth ownership roles in family offices, according to KPMG head of family and private wealth Robyn Langsford. In an exclusive interview with Financial Standard, Langsford said that as women are becoming more likely ...

Court fines ANZ for dodgy introducer program

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... ANZ's marketing material encouraged it as "a great way to earn supplementary income for your business, club, charity or social organisation." In response to the order, the bank said in a statement: "ANZ has cooperated with ASIC during this process, is ...

First Super awards ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... practices and screening out companies with poor records, the portfolio seeks to generate long-term returns while managing social factors risk. This bespoke strategy is designed to reflect the labour rights areas most important to First Super, aligned ...

Gender lens approach wins: Steed

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... achieve a dual objective, so we're looking to deliver competitive returns outperforming the ASX 300 but also driving positive social and environmental impact," she said. "We strongly believe that having better diversity leads to outperformance, and what's ...

Final voting for ESG Power50 open

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... professionals who are actively shaping the agenda and implementing the strategy on a wide variety of material environmental, social and corporate governance issues. "We were impressed by the calibre of nominees our readers submitted," FS Sustainability ...

Australian Unity kicks off capital raise

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... the strong, ongoing interest from investors is a demonstration of Australian Unity's role as a leader in healthcare and social infrastructure investment. "Data shows that while Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, we are ...

Poor financial literacy worsens underinsurance problem

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... protection." In its report Underinsurance in Australia 2020, Rice Warner estimated the total cost to the government in social security payments for death and TPD underinsurance to be $600 million per year. MetLife Australia chief of staff, strategy and ...

HESTA hires from MLC Super for GM role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023
... forward to collaborating across the Fund to continue helping our members achieve a better financial future." Posting on social media, the recruit said the time has come for her to spread her wings and begin a new adventure. "To everyone, I have had the ...

New front in super wars, stability at risk: Opposition

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... it, leaves Australian retirees in the cold. "This is not just a matter of principle, it is a matter of maintaining the social licence that underpins one of our most substantial economic institutions," he added. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said ...

Dataset to ease policy planning for ageing population

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
... away from more physically demanding jobs; the increasing trend towards part-time work among older workers; and changing social attitudes towards older workers. An overall increase in labour force participation among women in recent years due to various ...