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Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... closing the gender pay gap for women in retirement. "One of the things we know is that the most productive workers in the economy are women who work part-time after having children," Dawson explains. "This is because when women go back to work after ...

Inflation erodes retiree savings by 7.5%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... retail trade and business surveys would provide important additional information, as would developments in the global economy. Members agreed to reconsider the case for a pause at the following meeting, recognising that pausing would allow additional ...

Super a big national advantage: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation system is one of the reasons he feels optimistic about the future of the economy, though remained realistic about possible challenges ahead. Appearing via video, Chalmers said we're experiencing a defining ...

Lending to small businesses increases: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2023
... innovations. We need Australians of all ages running and owning small businesses. Diversity brings huge benefits to the economy," the report reads. The survey, which expanded to small businesses operating in the Asia Pacific, found no material increase ...

Spotlight shines brighter on climate reporting: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023
... would be responsible for the emissions that come from trading iron ore into steel. "It's a way of capturing entire economy activity. It's also devilishly hard to attribute," she said.

Janus Henderson launches new credit ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... portfolio manager Shan Kwee, GOOD invests in credit securities which aim to promote decarbonisation, aid the circular economy, support social equality, alleviate poverty and encourage inclusion and social diversity. GOOD will also be overseen by Janus ...

US agencies act to prevent crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... financial system, support financial stability and minimise any impact on businesses, households, taxpayers, and the broader economy," the Federal Reserve said. "The board is carefully monitoring developments in financial markets. The capital and liquidity ...

Final voting for ESG Power50 open

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... diversity, equity and inclusion agenda for recruiting and retaining talent and seeking solutions to improve the circular economy. The shortlisted contenders for the final ESG Power50 list are professionals who actively participate in industry-based activities ...

Investment bonds offer refuge amid super changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... superannuation is, and what it's trying to solve for is very important; it also needs to come into the context of the broader economy," he added. As previously reported on by Financial Standard, the government released a draft objective for superannuation ...

Gender balance is smart economics: CEW

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... services and insurance industry ranks among the worst offenders on gender pay gap in the country and it's hurting the economy. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) found that women who work in financial services and insurance earn 19.1% less ...