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FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... currently 15,151. The rigid pathway framework also isn't doing the sector any favours. As an example, Doyle says that women bring enormous strengths to advice yet structural barriers like inflexible CPD, professional year (PY) expectations and work ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... are also evolving, with Treasury expecting participation to edge higher over the next couple of years, primarily led by women and older workers. "Altogether, it means Treasury has changed its view of potential growth in the near term," he said. "This ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... for a 'bit of a punt'. They also reported being contacted about crypto investing, with men being contacted more often than women. "Short-term or speculative trading based on what's popular online carries real risks, particularly in volatile markets like ...

Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... confidence fall sharply when AI is used for financial decision-making. Trust in AI is weakest among older Australians and women. Day added AI can support better outcomes, but it works best when it complements the expertise and oversight of a qualified ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... system," Chalmers said. "These reforms will mean more super for around 1.3 million Australians, including around 750,000 women and around 550,000 young people under the age of 30." The announcement was welcomed by the industry, including the Association ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... AustralianSuper head of fixed income and currency Katie Dean said investing is much more than gender. "In my time, I have seen women who have a lot of risk appetite, and equally men who are much more risk adverse - it really comes down to the individual ...

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... estimated employers in high-paying and men-dominated industries were more likely to have the largest gaps. While there are more women in highly paid roles, men are still nearly twice more likely (1.8 times) to be in the upper quartile of earners with ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... decisions made between 2019 and 2021 resulted in negative outcomes for 50% of investors, who were mostly older members and women. Clients' behaviour, Dunn said, plays a key role as advisers can put the best plan in place for clients - but gets derailed ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... for the Age Pension. Additionally, it suggested the government to introduce measures to make the super system fairer for women and carers through an income tax system to incentivise carers to return to paid work. "If we don't act, by 2030 we could ...

Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... advocate for a fairer super system, helping narrow the gender super gap and reduce inequalities for our members and working women across Australia," Roxon said. "And she's been at the forefront of HESTA's global leadership in responsible investment ...