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Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... will also be limited, with the bill seeking to legislate that aged care is for people aged 65 years or older. For First Nations people, those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, it will be accessible from age 50 provided they have exhausted ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... their own retirement, while 50% are actively avoiding thinking about it. Still, they're faring better than many other nations. According to the 2024 Natixis Global Retirement Index report, Australia ranks seventh for retirement security, scoring 78%. ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... removing barriers to genetic testing by stopping the use of adverse predictive test results in life insurance." Other nations have already banned the use of genetic test results in underwriting, including Canada in 2017. Responding to the news, Council ...

ClearBridge launches new ESG fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... actors" with a willingness to transition to greener solutions. Entities contributing direct impact on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their products and services are considered Promoters. ClearBridge said the introduction ...

Short-termism damaging Australian economy: CEDA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
... have shared in the economic prosperity of recent decades," Wilson said. "We are no closer to improving outcomes for First Nations Australians, or those experiencing persistent poverty. This is unacceptable in one of the richest countries in the world ...

Australians urged to consider bequests amid $5.4tn wealth transfer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... small population. However, our giving to charitable organisations through bequests significantly lags many other wealthy nations," Saadie said. "We hope this report helps support a shift in consideration of the impact bequests can have in helping support ...

Australia's competitiveness climbs world rankings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... nation rose from 19th to 13th in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024, a global ranking of the competitiveness of 67 nations. "While inflation and the cost of living are hurting households and businesses alike, this result shows Australia's ...

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... economies included in the Global Gender Gap Index made incremental progress, significant disparities remained. The top 10 nations for gender parity were: Iceland Finland Norway New Zealand Sweden Nicaragua Germany Namibia Ireland Spain Eastern Asia and ...

ASFA partners with First Nations Foundation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has announced a new learning partnership with First Nations Foundation (FNF) to deliver cultural competency training for members. This new partnership will give ASFA members access to FNF's culture ...

Principal Finisterre launches new debt fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... Buchet said. "By strategically incorporating EMD, Australian investors gain access to the growth potential of developing nations, providing specialised diversification opportunities and potential long-term returns." Buchet said Australian investors could ...