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SMSF sector hit the reset button: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... contributions into SMSFs plummeting 60%, from $38 billion in 2017 to just $15 billion in 2018." Thankfully, the TBC didn't impact employer contributions into SMSFs. "But while contributions into SMSFs crashed, the same can't be said for benefit payments ...

Link Group secures mandate renewal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023
Marking more than three decades in partnership, Rest has flagged it will likely extend its mandate with Link Group, under a new agreement that includes the creation of a joint digital innovation team. Link has been providing administration and other ...

Support staff key to advice firm longevity: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... professional service-orientated support staff becoming one of the key business issues in 2023, if they wish to be considered an employer of choice, many firms will need to review the benefits package they offer to their non-advisory personnel."

Zurich wins group insurance mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... for the benefit of superannuation members." The super fund recently unveiled a new-look board, appointing member and employer representatives from both the energy industry and local government following the integration of Energy Super and Suncorp's superannuation ...

Government introduces gender pay gap bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
... disclose gender pay gap data, commencing 2024. The Bill sets out six gender equality indicators against which a relevant employer must report; gender composition of the workforce, gender composition of governing bodies, equal remuneration between women ...

ISA renews calls for super to be paid with wages

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
Changing the requirement to pay super with wages will drastically reduce unpaid super and give four million plus workers better investment returns, according to Industry Super Australia (ISA). In its pre-budget submission, ISA said that the "outdated ...

Skill shortage to continue to cost Aussie companies

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... will decrease. Of those surveyed 26% believe it will take collaboration between the government, education providers and employer groups to solve the issue. "We know there is no single silver bullet to fixing the skills shortage in Australia but strategies ...

Brighter Super revamps board structure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2023
... board composition including a new appointment. As of this month, Brighter Super's board comprises equal member and employer representation from both the energy industry and from local government. It was due to have nine members following the end ...

Pre-retirees want, need financial advice: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
Pre-retirees are increasingly interested in receiving financial advice, according to a retirement planning study by Fidelity International. Fidelity's New Life Old Life report shows that 80% of pre-retirees currently receive advice, have received ...

Job market strong despite looming recession: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2023
Three quarters of Australian employers intend to maintain or increase permanent headcount in 2023, and almost two-thirds plan to do the same with contract positions, new research shows. Conducted online in November 2022, the Robert Half study surveyed ...