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Super rules must support women: AIST

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... providing low income earners, most of whom are women, with an additional super contribution as outlined by the Women-in-Super advocacy group," Scheerlinck said. "Modelling shows this would make the biggest difference to closing the gender retirement ...

30% Club expands target

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... still have no women on their boards at all. "So, in a way the hard work is just beginning as the 30% Club increases its advocacy," Wakefield Evans said. "The community at large expects the composition of boards to reflect the broader Australian population. ...

SMSFA turns up the heat on franking debate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019
... that's frankly happening now." Following the panel session, SMSFA chief executive John Maroney said the peak SMSF advocacy body had been sure to weigh into the debate. "We believe this policy is poorly designed and would be very unfair and discriminatory ...

Opportunities outweigh threats when it comes to SMSFs

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... exist, but they are outweighed by opportunities, according to the Self-Managed Super Fund Association. Opening the SMSF advocacy body's national conference in Melbourne this morning, a panel of industry experts discussed the role of self-managed superannuation ...

AMP Capital appoints managing director Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2019
... clients at the centre of our business and set us up for future success," he said. He added that Beck's strong customer advocacy and engagement skills will be important as AMP Capital repositions its Australian business. "Having direct responsibility ...

Australia Day honours recognise industry stalwarts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... executive of Tobacco Free Portfolios. She was recognised for "distinguished service to community health, particularly through advocacy for institutional investment strategies." Joining her as an Officer in the General Division is Karl Morris, executive ...

Engagement should be easier: Productivity Commission

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... literacy programs be evaluated to determine their funding. Another recommendation includes creating an independent member advocacy body, to give superannuation members a definitive source of independent information and assistance. "The Australian Government ...

Member outreach boosts post-merger integration

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 JAN 2019
... Superannuation Fund members after more than 12 months since the merger was announced. Equip's head of marketing and advocacy Geoff Brooks said prior to the merger, Rio Tinto members knew little about the Equip brand. This sentiment has changed as ...

Women in Super ramps up "Make Super Fair" campaign

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
... pension or retirement income policy; ongoing tracking by WGEA of women's retirement gap. Women in Super is a national advocacy and networking group with a mission to improve women's retirement outcomes. From its humble beginnings back in 1994 ...

Culture dominates shareholder engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2018
... fund and managed funds, doesn't invest directly in Woolworths for example. Palmer says Australian Ethical, via its Advocacy Fund, holds nominal shares in Woolworths that allows it to vote at its AGM. While Australian Ethical doesn't regularly ...