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Taskforce unveils recommendations for economic equality

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023

... financial year, the taskforce is pushing for the government to legislate super on parental leave as an immediate point of action. The superannuation gap between men and women sits at about 23% at retirement age. At 60-64 years old, the men have $181,000 ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023

Life insurers and superannuation funds continue to pin systemic issues on administrative and legacy systems that have drawn customer complaints and, in some cases, led to large compensation payouts, according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ...

ASIC bans former PwC partner over tax scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023

... with PwC publishing a suite of documents that aim to address the firm's governance, culture, and accountability. The PwC Action Plan includes recommendations from independent reviewer Ziggy Switkowski. As part of the plan, PwC said it will apply corporate ...

AAT overturns ASIC ban on investment guru

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023

... she may have learned lessons from this experience - or at least realised she must do more to forestall further regulatory action - but the fact she held herself out and has come to downplay the significance of that conduct is a matter of concern." ASIC ...

Magellan mulls converting closed-end fund

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023

... last four years. MGF is set to schedule a unitholder meeting before June 2024 that will provide a definitive course of action.

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refuted claims that the government's push to incorporate a Voice to Parliament has come at the expense of the economy. Tomorrow, millions of Australians will hit the polls and decide if a First Nations' Voice to Parliament ...

I can only apologise: PwC boss

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023

... I'm going to do, which is personally make sure, as collectively, with my team, that we get these 23 recommendations into action. "We have committed that after a period of time, we will get an independent review done, so that you can be certain you ...

Ireland to create new sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023

... temperatures as a result of climate change will affect all parts of our society," McGrath said. "This government has taken action to manage the transition to a climate neutral and climate resilient society in the knowledge that it will have macroeconomic ...

ASIC cracks down on 11 SMSF auditors

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023

... auditors for conduct shortcomings and violating obligations in the quarter ending September 30. The corporate regulator's action was spurred by the auditors' failures in meeting assurance standards, independence requirements, and adhering to registration ...

Consultation paper released on aligning super payments with wages

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023

The government has released a consultation paper today, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on a proposed framework to synchronise superannuation payments with wages. The Securing Australians' Superannuation consultation paper also seeks feedback ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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