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Calls to pay super on parental leave grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... include superannuation, sending a clear message that caring work is undervalued," Blakey added. Prior to the federal election in May it was revealed the Labor Party had dropped its plans to pay super on paid parental leave, having taken that pledge to ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... some recent key observations in the Australian political and financial landscape. "Labor's recent success in the Federal Election and the rise of independent and Green candidates came in the wake of strong campaign messaging around combating climate ...

AIST president to step down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
Catherine Bolger's term as president of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees will come to an end next month. Bolger has held the position since 2018 and has sat on the AIST board since 2016. She is also a director of State Super. ...

AZ Sestante launches ESG portfolios

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2022
... passionate about issues like diversity and inclusion, climate change and human rights, and the outcome of the recent federal election provides another reminder of shifting community values and priorities," Davies said. The investment service is continuing ...

Green ETFs on the up and up: AUSIEX

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
... he said. "Given this, as well as the likelihood of greater focus on climate action as a result of the recent federal election, it is likely Australian investors' interest in 'green' securities will grow even more dramatically." AUSIEX identified that ...

Crestone warns on economic challenges

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
Following the 2022 federal election, Crestone Wealth Management has provided a special report, summarising policy implications for the markets. "For markets, the election has been fought along lines that are likely to be less impactful for markets in ...

Chalmers sworn in as treasurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
Australia's new treasurer has been sworn in this morning following Labor's victory in the federal election. The weekend's result also sees the departure of Jane Hume as minister for financial services, superannuation, and the digital economy. Treasury ...

AvSuper, Commonwealth Super Corporation explore merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2022
... approval and passage of legislation, with the government having approved the signing of the MoU prior to the federal election being called, the funds said. CSC is home to about 500,000 members and $60 billion in funds under management, while AvSuper ...

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate target

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... extent of future interest rate increases." This also marks the first time interest rates have been raised during a federal election campaign since 2007. Responding to the RBA's decision, the Labor Party said "it's harder than ever to make ends ...

RBA weighs controversial pre-election rate rise

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2022
Just over two weeks before the federal election, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will make a decision on interest rates which could have huge political implications. At present, underlying inflation is well above the RBA's target band and most economists ...