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Lack of talent challenging DDO compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
... increased close to 70%; someone with between one- and two-years' post-graduate experience commands a package of $95,000 today, whereas six years ago it would have been closer to $65,000. The kinds of roles employers are looking to fill command a salary ...

Federal Reserve kicks off easing cycle

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... economy," he said. "The time lag between policy changes and their real-world impact is crucial. We might not see the effects of today's decision immediately, but if the Fed hesitates next time, it risks sending mixed signals to the markets and stalling ...

Super to be paid on parental leave from July 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... an average wage of $1745 per week with an average super balance is expected to retire at age 67 with around $737,000 in today's dollars - leaving a gap of $145,000. "Paying super on Paid Parental Leave is going to provide a boost to the retirement savings ...

RBA doubling down on wholesale CBDC

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury today released a report on central bank digital currency (CBDC), citing a three-year project is now underway for wholesale CBDC. In a thorough report, Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Digital ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... paying wages will face harsh penalties under the government's new Payday Super laws. Releasing its proposed framework today, the government outlined further details it plans to include in legislation to incentivise compliance and ensure employees ...

Hanson backs Dixon Advisory inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... support in seeking transparency and for backing Australia's small financial advice businesses in proposing this inquiry today." "We hope the inquiry will answer important questions about the Dixon Advisory debacle, such as how the money was lost ...

TelstraSuper picks Equip for merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... the telecommunications giant. After receiving a high level of interest from prospective successor funds, TelstraSuper has today announced it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Equip Super. If successful, the merger would create ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... Regal shares per Platinum share. At the close yesterday, the Platinum share price was $1 and jumped to $1.14 at the open today following the announcement. Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said the proposed acquisition appears reasonable, with a 14% ...

HAFF receives first round commitments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... making, the key is to show long-term commitment and to steadily make inroads," Hayhurst said. "The enduring significance of today's program launch will depend on whether it marks the re-start of a national investment push maintained and expanded in future ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... bill. "We will need at least 10,000 new beds to be opened per year for the next two decades to keep up with demand, and today we are closing more than we're opening. We need investment to turn the situation around, and this legislation will enable ...