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Experts issue warning over AI washing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... Deloitte last year indicated that generative AI would "rapidly and significantly" disrupt over a quarter of the Australian economy, impacting nearly $600 billion in economic activity, especially within professional and financial services. Deloitte lead ...

Simple strategies to overcome gender super gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... - which means longer-term wealth building is on the back burner. "This is completely understandable given the broader economy, but there are small shifts women can do now that can have really big returns down the track," she said. "For instance, consolidating ...

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... replaces Stuart Robert as shadow assistant treasurer. "Luke understands that small business is the backbone of the Australian economy. He has previously run a family business before entering Parliament and has a strong understanding of the financial ...

AustralianSuper to deploy £8 billion in the UK

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... said. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said AustralianSuper's investment in the UK is a vote of confidence in the British economy. "We've already halved inflation, debt is forecast to fall, and - with thanks to smart investors like AustralianSuper ...

Global economy to grow at a slower positive rate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... Association family office network, including Mutual Trust head of investment solutions Simone Rouse, believe that the global economy will continue to expand in 2024, albeit at a slower pace than in 2023. The group's latest 2024 Capital Market Outlook ...

Rest awards impact mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... long-term total returns by investing in companies that are expected to contribute to the transition to a lower-carbon global economy," and focuses on businesses in three areas of decarbonisation - renewable energy, resource efficiency and electrification. ...

Pay gaps at super funds, fund managers revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... employer pay gaps reported for the first time as part of the government's strategy to solve the problem costing the economy $51.8 billion each year. According to the reporting, the financial services industry's median base salary gender pay gap ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
Demographic change, virtuous consumerism, the grandparent economy, AI acceleration, and social reconnection are the five megatrends shaping the future of SMSF and financial services businesses, according to McCrindle Research principal Mark McCrindle. ...

Bragg calls for another Financial System Inquiry, critiques ASIC, APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... framework necessitate another FSI, with the overwhelming influence of the superannuation system on the financial sector, economy, and markets serving as a critical justification. "... the super system is now large enough to influence the economy and ...

ANZ gets green light for Suncorp merger

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... sustainable insurance and banking systems equipped to meet the changing needs of customers, communities, and the broader economy. "It's also a big win for Queensland with both Suncorp and ANZ announcing significant jobs and investment packages as ...