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Super scammers pose as authorities

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... as many details as you can,'" Craggs said. "Hats off to the ATO." Earlier this week Intrust Super and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees both warned superannuation members of the dangers posed by scammers who were attempting to use the ...

Chief economist update: Honey, COVID-19 got me sacked

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
The numbers are in, and the US Economic Policy Institute's (EPI) estimate of unemployment claims, if not right on the dot, was way inside the ballpark. EPI estimated 3.4 million workers filed for unemployment in the week ended March 21, that it ...

Global hiring freeze for BlackRock

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
The world's largest asset manager has instituted a global hiring freeze amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "Right now, we are focused on serving our clients and making sure our people are safe, supported and productive as possible," a spokesperson for ...

Super funds raise scam concerns

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... directly. You shouldn't need a third party to assist with this application," the fund told members. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees is also concerned, with chief executive Eva Scheerlinck pointing out unscrupulous operators were ...

ATO called to assist in early release super scheme

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
The Actuaries Institute has called on the Australian Taxation Office to play a role in spreading the impact of withdrawals from the governments early release super scheme, estimating it will see $25 billion pulled from super. The government announced ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 eating into jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
Wall Street and most other equity markets welcomed reports that the White House and the US Senate have finally reached a deal to unleash a stimulus package worth around US$2 trillion. "Highlights include: $250B in direct payments to Americans; $367B ...

Early release to bite retirement hard

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... said. The government's early release provisions have been largely supported by some stakeholders such as Grattan Institute and the Financial Services Council. However, it has also been panned by others including Industry Super Australia and Labor ...

Early release better than SG freeze

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... early release twice by the end of the year, they might slip close to their life insurance opt-in threshold. Grattan Institute household finances program director Brendan Coates said while he can't comment on the insurance implications, $10,000 is ...

Australia to lean on super

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... retirement saving system, we are in a position to make a 'Team Australia' response," he said. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck also weighed in, and said the package would have "potentially far-reaching ...

CFA postpones exams

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
The CFA Institute has postponed the June 2020 CFA exam, saying the decision was reached for the safety of the global community. CFA said the health and safety of employees, stakeholders and affiliates around the world is its top priority, as COVID-19 ...