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Review of managed investment schemes kicks off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
Treasury is commencing its review of the regulatory framework underpinning managed investment schemes (MIS), targeted at identifying gaps and possible areas for improvement. The review was announced as part of the Albanese government's first federal ...

Claimants tend to be younger women: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... insurance. "There are 23.2 million superannuation accounts, which also have a 60/40 male/female split, meaning there is a gender gap in access to insurance inside superannuation - the predominant platform through which most Australians can afford to ...

Gender super balance parity four decades away: ISA

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... gender super balance will persist for at least the next four decades. "It is time the government bridged the gender super gap," Industry Super Australia advocacy director Georgia Brumby said. "It's not acceptable that women are continuing to retire with ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... security and stability than men and are less willing to take risks, she says, adding that this can be partially attributed to a gap in financial literacy. But among younger women, Baulch sees the gap closing as they have more confidence in managing finances ...

Gender balance is smart economics: CEW

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
The financial services and insurance industry ranks among the worst offenders on gender pay gap in the country and it's hurting the economy. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) found that women who work in financial services and insurance ...

Women-led super funds outperform over medium, long run

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... introduced, while women leaders still haven't been able to make it a 50:50 ratio in leadership roles, they are narrowing the gap. But that we even focus on it is a big hint in itself as to why it matters," Antil said. "The logic is simple, to be able ...

Super on PPL a drop in the ocean

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... that fails to mention women despite aiming to ensure the system is "equitable" has once again shone light on the super gender gap. The Labor Party will stand to save about $2 billion once it doubles concessional tax rates for balances over $3 million ...

LIC hunts for investment manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... more aligned with the broader global equities market." Wall added that HGV continues to focus on reducing the significant gap between its share price and NAV - which at the time was four cents per HGV share.

Poor financial literacy worsens underinsurance problem

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... Australia (HILDA), more than 8.5 million people or 45% of Australians could be classified as financially illiterate. "The gender gap on financial literacy is somewhat surprising, given women's increased participation in higher education, which is ...

Bridges can meet advice affordability gap: Mota

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... Financial chief executive Renato Mota is confident that one of its brands will be able to meet the growing advice affordability gap. Commenting on the recent performance of the advice business, Insignia chief executive Renato Mota told Financial Standard ...