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Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... evaluate the effects on workers. The committee foresees the "poor design, implementation, and use" of AI and ADM in the workplace can pose several risks, and urges the government, industry, and employers to collaborate to ensure technological advancements ...

Mercer appoints chief investment officer from TelstraSuper

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... TelstraSuper's default investment option returned 8% over 10 years to 31 December 2024, ranking fifth among measured workplace super options. Following Miller's resignation, TelstraSuper appointed its head of alternative investments and real ...

Coast Advice teams up with New York private investment firm

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... enhancing its ability to attract and retain top talent, invest in technology, and "foster a supportive and empowering workplace culture." "By aligning with Merchant's global expertise and financial backing, Coastal Advice is poised to further elevate ...

Workplace expert joins Aware Super in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... South Wales on behalf of the state government. This new role brings together several key responsibilities within the workplace function, all aimed at delivering an enhanced experience for Aware Super's 1,400 employees. Jones will be accountable for ...

Coalition members call for superannuation guarantee reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... them from having a say in how their money is used until they reach 65 years of age. Labor minister for employment and workplace relations Murray Watt labelled the statements by the Coalition members as "astonishing," adding they revealed "how much they ...

Why more women aren't in financial services

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... the financial services firm hoping to secure a candidate who could fulfil a full-time role. According to data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), 30% of women work part-time, but only 7% of manager roles are offered on a part-time basis. ...

What you read in 2024

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Mergers, corporate fund closures and executive moves were the major motifs for Financial Standard readers this year. Unsurprisingly, further consolidation in the superannuation sector was a major driver of audience interest this year with a number of ...

Rest nabs culture leader from Aware

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
Rest Super has recruited two experienced hands to drive the fund's strategic focus on workplace culture and employee experience. Amy Matthews has been appointed general manager of organisational capability & people experience, while Kama Ghosn joins ...

Rest appoints two general managers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
Rest has appointed two general managers to propel its strategic focus on workplace culture and employee experience. Amy Mathews, who was formerly head of organisational development at Aware Super for eight years, has been appointed general manager of ...

AMP nabs Mercer wealth manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024
... thrilled to welcome John to the team as AMP Super continues to bolster its focus on growth," said AMP general manager of workplace solutions, superannuation and investments Briony Barclay-Ridge. "John brings over 25 years of experience in institutional ...