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Non-compete clauses come under the microscope

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... the e61 Institute revealed the large number of Australian workers who are subject to restraint clauses and the negative impact it is having on the workforce. "For the first time we have data from the employer side on the prevalence of non-competes and ...

JANA appoints new investment trusts leads

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... uniquely position them to deliver exceptional results for Investment Trust clients. "We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will undoubtedly bring to the team and the clients we serve." Both Simpson and Schnell will report to Tisdell.

Treasury mulls transfer balance credit provision reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
The government is consulting on changes to provisions afforded to super fund members with a capped defined benefit income stream to ensure they are not negatively impacted in the event of a merger. Under current legislation, when a super fund merges ...

A quarter of advised Australians nervous about retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... have enough money for retirement. Unadvised Australians were more likely to report cost-of-living as having a significant impact to their financial security (39%) compared to those who have received financial advice (25%). "We know the fear of outliving ...

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... "fundamental principles" of superannuation, ensuring it benefits workers. However, some feedback questioned the Bill's impact, suggesting it wouldn't shield super from future policy changes. "For most low-income earners, if we're trying to ...

MetLife enhances employee benefits package

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
... underscore the focus that needs to be placed on supporting mental as well as physical needs, especially as we acknowledge the impact on people and on workplaces," MetLife said. "Offering leave that allows employees to manage symptoms and take time to ...

Evolution of investment operations spurs new recruitment trends

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
With demand for experienced investment operations talent outstripping supply, local employers are increasingly looking offshore for candidates with end-to-end skillsets. It's also impacting salaries. According to insights from Kaizen Recruitment, investment ...

Investment managers embracing AI: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
According to a report by Mercer, nine out of 10 investment managers are either using or planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their investment strategies or asset class research. The report flagged that the question is no longer if but how ...

Infrastructure a foundational portfolio asset class: IFM Investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... wishing to increase their exposure to the US may see a rise in infrastructure opportunities in the coming years as the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act becomes fully apparent. Half of the Act's US$739 billion has been allocated to clean energy and ...

Indigenous communities reunited with $25m in lost super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... playing field for Indigenous Australians." The amount of super recovered was released as part of the foundation's latest Impact Report, which also shows it helped 2160 individuals with super, banking and government services in 2023. This was up from ...