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Need to recalibrate the fiscal strategy: Frydenberg

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the medium-term effects of COVID-19 have made it necessary to recalibrate the government's fiscal strategy ahead of the budget release. Frydenberg said the government will continue to offer strong economic support ...

Many who accessed ERS unsure of impact: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
New research has identified that urgent short-term need for money is the main driver for people withdrawing their superannuation savings under the COVID-19 ERS scheme. The study, conducted by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Aging Research ...

Retail fund satisfaction drops

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
Customer satisfaction will retail funds fell by 2.5% while satisfaction in industry funds rose 0.2%, according to new data from Roy Morgan's Superannuation Satisfaction Report. The report shows an overall super fund satisfaction with financial performance ...

Chief economist update: Dan defeats second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... "We are poised to take some significant steps, albeit they are safe and steady steps on Sunday [28 September]." The good news comes at the same time that the Queensland government announced that it will open its borders to parts of New South Wales. Eight ...

Cbus chief technology officer departs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2020
... of its third party digital assets in-house with the aim of increasing member engagement. Taking to LinkedIn to share the news, Pickering said his new role would be as general manager of technology at the AFL. "This comes with a tinge of sadness because ...

Chief economist update: As luck would have it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020
... This compares with 8.4% in the US and 10.2% in Canada. While there's a sense of disbelief in the recent stats, the "good news" could start a virtuous cycle in the domestic economy whereby rising employment boosts consumer optimism, stimulating spending ...

Super funds accused of chest beating on climate change

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... organisation still be a good investment for our members in 10 or 20 years' time?'" In more super and climate change news this week, ClimateWorks released a report on the superannuation sector's momentum to net zero emissions. "In June, HESTA ...

ASX revises capital raising measures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has revised its temporary emergency capital raising measures that were put in place to assist companies during the COVID-19 crisis. The ASX said the measures will be tightened as a result of the stabilisation ...

PEP acquires listed tech firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... sectors, and further develop its industry-leading software solutions, with PEP's backing. In addition, the Scheme is positive news for Citadel staff, as we believe there will be increased opportunities to develop new technologies with new partners and ...

RBA observes weakness and uncertainty

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said there are signs of weakness in domestic economic conditions and a high level of uncertainty, when the board met for its September meeting. In considering the policy decision, the RBA said members observed that ...