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Wages and super should be aligned: Cbus

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... counted towards superannuation guarantee compliance to be closed. "We appreciate that superannuation can be complex for employers and for employees; however, given the tools available, we do not believe there is any compelling reason super cannot be ...

QSuper member experience chief departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... distribution, promotion, and digital initiatives and is focused on delivering an exceptional experience for members, employers, stakeholders, and advisers. Prior to joining QSuper, Baker had held lead roles with AustralianSuper and Rothschild Asset Management ...

New social bond advocates gender equality

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... investors can participate in financing and re-financing organisations that the Workplace Gender Equality Agency cite as Employers of Choice for Gender Equality. The companies must also meet the requirements of NAB's social bond framework, promoting sustainable ...

Workers missing out on $147m in super: REST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... REST Industry Super. The Future of Work, a whitepaper commissioned by REST to understand the different expectations of employers and employees in a changing workforce, highlights a lack of awareness among Australian workers of the $450 per month income ...

Equip eyes merger with Rio Tinto plan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017
... eastern states. According to Equip chair Andrew Fairley, the merger of the funds would be beneficial to both members and employers. "The Rio Tinto Staff Superannuation Fund is one of Australia's largest and most respected corporate superannuation plans. ...

Bus operator fails to pay super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... previously and the allegations put forward in this case are also very concerning," Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said. Employers are required to pay 9.5% of an employee's salary into superannuation accounts. The case comes amidst a Senate inquiry ...

Industry funds blame ATO for super underpayment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2017
... inadequate compliance measures by the Australian Taxation Office for the chronic underpayment of super contributions by employers. At a Senate inquiry in Melbourne today, Industry Super Australia (ISA) stated the ATO's lack of action will mean workers ...

AustralianSuper lends muscle to big employers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... default superannuation fund for their employees starting June this year. All three fall under the category of large employers with more than 250 staff - the higher end of the corporate market that AustralianSuper couldn't secure in the past under its ...

CommInsure wins group insurance mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
... Appointing CommInsure fits well with the increased focus the fund has on digital and electronic interaction with members and employers," Morante said. The partnership with NSF Super will commence July 1 2017.

Jobs and jobless rate rise

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... coming months is positive, indicated by the lengthening of monthly hours worked. This is based on the observation that employers first increase hours of existing employees as sales improve, then hire part-time workers before employing full-timers as ...