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Menopause: The silent economic crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... exist. Heron hopes the campaign will secure funding to produce a thorough expert report on the matter and the cost to the economy. Data collection is already underway in the form of surveys distributed to union members. "We know with any numbers that ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... closing the gender pay gap for women in retirement. "One of the things we know is that the most productive workers in the economy are women who work part-time after having children," Dawson explains. "This is because when women go back to work after ...

Inflation erodes retiree savings by 7.5%

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... a pause at the following meeting, recognising that pausing would allow additional time to reassess the outlook for the economy. At what point it will be appropriate to pause will be determined by the data and the Board's assessment of the outlook," the ...

Super a big national advantage: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023

... Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation system is one of the reasons he feels optimistic about the future of the economy, though remained realistic about possible challenges ahead. Appearing via video, Chalmers said we're experiencing a defining ...

Lending to small businesses increases: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 MAR 2023

... innovations. We need Australians of all ages running and owning small businesses. Diversity brings huge benefits to the economy," the report reads. The survey, which expanded to small businesses operating in the Asia Pacific, found no material increase ...

Gender balance is smart economics: CEW

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023

... services and insurance industry ranks among the worst offenders on gender pay gap in the country and it's hurting the economy. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) found that women who work in financial services and insurance earn 19.1% less ...

New front in super wars, stability at risk: Opposition

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023

... nation building, he doesn't just misunderstand that it's not his money, he fundamentally misunderstands how the economy works," he said. "Arguments that super is not doing enough, by delivering returns to your members, are trojan horses for directing ...

The super investments driving future economic growth

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023

... sustainable economic growth and better living standards for Australians, an ASFA report finds. The ASFA Superannuation and the economy: Energy infrastructure research paper said superannuation will play a key role in funding Australia's future infrastructure. ...

Minutes show RBA considered 50bp rise

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023

... needed in the coming months. "The board is seeking to return inflation to the 2-3 per cent target range while keeping the economy on an even keel. The path here is a narrow one and there are risks in both directions. The board remains resolute in its ...

Unemployment rate rises to 3.7%

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023

... growth and inflation. "Falling employment and a rising unemployment rate would typically be thought of bad news for the economy. But at the moment policymakers are likely to see it as good news," he said. For the RBA, it provides some confirmation that ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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