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Carbon footpath important, not footprint: AXA

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... divestment-led approach targeting point-in-time, absolute carbon intensities ignores the potential winners of a future low-carbon economy. It treats all polluters the same instead of seeking out those that are evolving." The multi-asset manager argues ...

AustralianSuper SG modelling paints dismal picture

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020
... will get to $478,000 at current SG levels and $387,000 at 9.5% "[This member] may be further impacted by career breaks, 'gig economy' work, the gender pay gap etc.," the fund said. If the SG goes up to 12%, only the average male member (called ...

Industry butt heads over super guarantee

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
... retirement," he said. The Actuaries Institute has also warned the evolving employment landscape in Australia, driven by the "gig economy", could put many Australians at risk of falling outside of the retirement system. It argues the gig economy will ...

Climate crisis tops list of risks for 2020s

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2020
... China combined," he said. "It's critical that companies and policy-makers move faster to transition to a low carbon economy and more sustainable business models. "We are already seeing companies destroyed by failing to align their strategies to shifts ...

Super delivers for the masses: Challenger

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2019
... threshold for Superannuation Guarantee payments; paying SG on parental leave; and extending SG to the self-employed and gig economy workers are some solutions that could help fix the system.

Banks must prioritise NPP, says Reserve Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
... sectors that could benefit from the Platform's capabilities include insurance, superannuation, ecommerce, payroll, the gig economy, securities and company corporate actions. But the NPP's potential is not restricted to these sectors alone."

Zurich partners for future of work and insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
... mind or for specific life stages. "There has been an increase in the use of different types of employment contracts, such as gig workers in the sharing economy; and increased longevity is extending working lives and creating a growing need for career ...

Superannuation must catch up to gig economy

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... an industry breakfast in Sydney this morning that the trend to part-time and flexible work arrangements (i.e. the gig economy) is great for individuals wanting to grow and learn different skills, but it's causing adequacy headaches for Australia's retirement ...

Gig economy intriguing millennials: Deloitte

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
... millennials and Gen Z shows the two generations do not hold much loyalty to their employer, and are intrigued by the gig economy. According to the report, 28% of millennials seek to stay with their current employer beyond five years. Deloitte's research ...

What the associations want from Budget 2018

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... to its 12% SG plan, and commission an enquiry into the impact that potential changes in the labour market like the "gig economy" would have on tax revenue, superannuation, life insurance, and retirement savings. It wants the government to prioritise ...