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Industry welcomes tax cuts and surplus

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... and "generous," but criticised the Government for bypassing the opportunity to improve the universality of super, noting women receive on average 40% less super than men. The Financial Planning Association of Australia said the Budget was "balanced" ...

Fund manager invests in women

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
An Australian funds manager has stepped up to address under-representation of women in the sector. Plato Investment Management has partnered with The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) to develop a program for women who want to work in finance. ...

Poor governance spurs calls for directorship caps

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
... directors of multiple boards fulfil their duties and drive sustainable performance. Appearing at the Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference in Sydney last month, BMFS Consulting managing director Sarah Brennan said it is unlikely a non-executive ...

Federal Budget: Industry responds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... and "generous," but criticised the Government for bypassing the opportunity to improve the universality of super, noting women receive on average 40% less super than men. "If this measure proceeds there would be some justification to focus benefits to ...

Cost of living fears rise: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... goods and services was their first financial concern. That figure was about 10% lower for men. The research also indicated women have more fears about their future than men do with almost 50% of female respondents concerned they are not going to be able ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Delivering the 2019-20 Federal Budget tonight, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government has made real progress but there is still work to be done. Off the bat, Frydenberg announced an expected surplus of $7.1 billion - the first surplus ...

Protecting Your Super Package will cross finish line: Treasurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... executive Eva Scheerlinck said it was disappointing that superannuation reforms in this Budget do not address the problems women and men who earn low incomes and approach retirement with very little or no super face. "Data from four large industry funds ...

FEW recognises Thalia Stanley Group founder

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
... Group was recognised for her contribution to financial literacy and mentorship. Marion Mays won the Positive Progression of Women Award at the annual Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference, which was held in Sydney on March 28 and co-hosted ...

Don't expect super favouritism: Bowen

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
... make the universality of super a priority by gradually abolishing the $450 superannuation guarantee threshold, and ensuring women are paid SG on paid parental leave. "This isn't a panacea, but it's a significant step in the right direction," Bowen said. ...

Women lead superannuation fund engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2019
While the majority of members are not engaged with their superannuation, women are taking the lead and contributing more to their nest egg, new Vanguard Australia research suggests. Vanguard's 2019 How Australia Saves research, which analysed data on ...