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Industry fund appoints new director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... Transport Association, chair of the Tasmanian Transport and Logistics Workforce Advisory Group, and director of Transport Women Australia. In welcoming Harwood, TWU Super's independent chair David Galbally said: "Michelle's extensive experience ...

Stale boys club lingers on: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
One in 10 women working in investment management have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, while about half report offensive behaviour or exclusion from work events based on their gender. According to the University of Sydney, a study of ...

Morrison drops financial services portfolio

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... O'Dwyer has now been promoted to Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations, and also retains her title as Minister for Women. Newly-named deputy leader of the Liberal Party, Josh Frydenberg, replaces Morrison as Treasurer, with Stuart Robert returning ...

Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... community should be engaging in practices that promote fair consumer outcomes. "In particular, we need to continue to encourage women to be more confident with money, young people to find the information they need when they need it, and support Indigenous ...

Advisers can help democratise philanthropy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
... management industries, according to an expert. State Street Global Advisors SPDR head of practice management Brie Williams said women and millennials are "very much leading the way" in the philanthropic space and seizing leadership opportunities to make ...

Female Excellence in Advice finalists announced

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... number according to the AFA. The Female Excellence in Advice Award is a joint initiative by the AFA and TAL, and celebrates women in financial advice who are making a significant contribution to the profession, the community and clients. Finalists for ...

Nikko AM wins Aussie equities mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... as managing director, private wealth. Nikko AM created the new role as part of its commitment to the United Nations' Women Empowerment Principles. Nikko AM executive deputy president Junichi Sayato said the firm signed because nurturing a diverse ...

Chief economist update: Do nothing RBA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... sure and for certain, financial markets would hear what they expect to hear from Governor Philip Lowe and his merry men and women when the RBA announces its decision at 2.30pm AEST today. That really is not up for any debate. What's bugging me are ...

Financial abuse: A hidden epidemic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... program's helpline received 87,000 calls with 6000 customers using the bank's services to date. It is estimated up to 90% of women affected by domestic and family violence are experiencing financial abuse. The program offers access to independent specialist ...

HESTA boss wins FEAL award

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
... industry superannuation fund. Blakey is also a strong advocate for calls to make Australia's superannuation system fairer for women and those who earn less. FEAL chief executive Joanna Davison highlighted Blakey's commitment to advocacy in the industry. ...