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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... the report also shows that the hiring rate dropped to 3.5% in April from 3.7%. This could be positively interpreted as employers having difficulty finding suitable workers for skilled positions, particularly in light of the decline in the rate of layoffs ...

Former CalPERS CEO jailed

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
... a lasting, principled foundation for future success. More than ever, we're focused on our service to our members and employers and to ensuring that the CalPERS Fund is secure for generations to come." Buenrostro served as CalPERS chief executive from ...

Super changes about sustainability: O'Dwyer

KELLY O'DWYER, ASSISTANT TREASURER AND MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... less than 10 per cent of their income from salary or wages. This will help the partially self-employed and those whose employers don't offer salary sacrificing arrangements to have the same access to superannuation tax concessions enjoyed by the rest ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016
Australia employment 'Twas a miss. Australian employers added 10,800 workers to their payrolls in April, missing expectations for a 12,500 gain and less than the 25,700 heads added in the previous month. While hiring continues to grow - employment growth ...

Competitive forces driving US pension fees down

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
... year to 0.41%. In total, the plan will save more than $17,000 a year in fees of the $2.9 million invested by employees. Employers are cutting costs in a variety of ways: More than 60% of 144 large companies surveyed by investment-consulting firm Callan ...

New retirement income calculator more accurate than ever

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
... to grow by approximately 7% each year," he said. "From this data it is clear that regular super contributions made by employers won't be enough to help someone fund their retirement. Quite simply, Australians need to be saving more for their retirement." ...

Cbus upgrades support for violence victims

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
Industry superannuation fund Cbus has updated its employee support programs with a belief that employers can and should play a role in helping victims of family violence. New employee measures at the $32 billion fund include emergency accommodation ...

Equip's new provision for domestic violence

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... retirement savings on track during career breaks. Equip manages about $7.5 billion for about 50,000 members and their employers.

Advisers shouldn't overlook workplace super

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... employees asking their employer for professional financial advice on super highlights the value advisers can bring to both employers and employees. IOOF head of employer super, Stephen Black said: "Financial stress is a major cause of disruption and ...

IOOF boosts super team with VicSuper and First State Super vets

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... every expectation they will build on our strong partnerships to provide an even better level of service to both our employers and our members," IOOF head of employer super Stephen Black said. "Expanding the team with these senior appointments demonstrates ...