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Work, retirement redefined: Vanguard study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... for the superannuation industry on the whole to improve member engagement, to simplify fee structures, and to support stronger retirement outcomes."

NZ Super Fund chief executive resigns

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... considerably since I joined and the fund has weathered a number of financial (and other) storms along the way, emerging stronger each time." He added that he is not leaving to take up a new role but is looking forward to taking time off to think through ...

JPMorgan among banks to bid in First Republic sale

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
... SVB's foundational problems were widespread and well-known, explained the Fed, yet core issues were not resolved, and stronger oversight was not put in place. As it works hard to stop the US bank run contagion, it explained a focus going forward will ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... believe separating responsibilities with the dual board structure that has been recommended by the review will provide a stronger focus on staff and workplace culture issues and ultimately lead to better outcomes for our members." Deloitte head of access ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... Modern Slavery Act is imminently expected, and many stakeholders have contributed to the review, with most calling for stronger stipulations. Broadly, three new stipulations have been recommended: the introduction of a federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner ...

Purpose of pause to gather more data: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
... minutes said. The RBA board recognised the strength of both sets of arguments, but on balance agreed that there was a stronger case to pause at this meeting and reassess the need for further tightening at future meetings. "In considering communication ...

Employment figures no cause for rate hike: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%, with a stronger than expected lift in jobs in March, however economists say it won't lead to a rate hike. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, unemployment is at the lowest seen since 1974. ...

Long pause likely from RBA: Economist

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... Australia signal inflation has passed its peak, then the RBA will likely hold its hikes, Bloxham reinforced. "A much stronger labor market print or a much stronger than expected inflation print, something that told you inflation hasn't passed might ...

Grattan finds $14bn savings in super tax break overhaul

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... high-income earners tax windfalls. The newly released report, Super savings: Practical policies for fairer superannuation and a stronger budget, found that the current system's "excessively generous" tax breaks are unfair and unstainable. The current ...

New laws to end unpaid super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... recover a mere 15% of owed superannuation. However, the new legislation will complement the ATO's powers, providing the stronger possible protection for employees against unpaid super, the government said. Minister for workplace relations Tony Burke ...