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We can do better for women in retirement: Senator

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... gender analysis of these ideas." She added the current tax system penalises women when they go back to work after having children because families lose the Family Tax Benefits when women go back to work. McAllister said The Australia Institute has calculated ...

Actuaries re-enter super housing debate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... people do not see the family home as an asset to be consumed, but rather as something that can be bequeathed to their children or other family members. "If they choose to, retirees can achieve a better standard of living if housing wealth is considered ...

Wilson AM commits to Pledge 1% philanthropy movement

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... Future Generation Global Investment Company (FGG). Both companies donate 1% of assets per annum to charities focused on children at risk and youth mental health. FGG and FGX chief executive officer Louise Walsh said both companies would also commit to ...

Future Generation LIC appoints CEO

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... charitable endeavours. Walsh said at the moment both companies are set to donate more than $5 million to charities focused on children at risk and youth mental health. "The model provides an incredible ability to increase this contribution over time ...

Reducing concessional contribution caps would hurt: SMSFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... relevant to people who have volatile incomes throughout their working lives, whether it be due to career breaks to raise children, broken working patterns, or because they own or work in businesses whose fortunes rise and fall with changing economic ...

$1m does not make you rich, Australians say

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
... many said that the pre-requisites are having a professional job, owning a house and car and being able to send their children to private school. With the average household income of the middle class sitting at $77,676 per annum, the research suggests ...

Norwegian fund reviews ESG approach

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
One of the world's largest pension funds has updated its investment expectations on human and children's rights, water management and climate change. Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, which manages about US$804 billion, recently released its ...

AustralianSuper makes major play for King's Cross

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
... Khan Development Network, and University of the Arts London as well as two new schools: Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children and the primary school, King's Cross Academy. The development is due for completion in 2021. The deal demonstrates global opportunities ...

NZ Super appoints new chair

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... as chair on 1 January 2016. "The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is a vitally important institution for our country, children and future generations. My fellow board members and I take the responsibility of investing taxpayer money very seriously," Savage ...

La Trobe Financial Standard Philanthropy Awards judging panel announced

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... impact of donations in eight categories: Health, Medical Research, Humanitarian, Environment, Education, Arts and Culture, Children and Youth and Corporate Social Responsibility. Gearing has over 35 years' experience in superannuation, funds management ...