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SMSF gender gap reduces over time

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Latest research from Class shows the superannuation gap between men and women reduces over time in SMSFs yet remains significant. According to the self-managed super administrator, men have a 42% higher average balance than women when SMSFs are established. ...

Super startup to relaunch

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
... fund asked women about their spending and saving habits, as well as what they believe will help them close the superannuation gap. As a result, the fund is launching a three-pronged strategy to entice women into the fold: Round Ups, Top-Ups and "FairRewards" ...

Home buyers lack basic financial concepts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
A new report by Westpac reveals that Australians looking to purchase property are desperate for financial education. Demonstrating the need for financial advice, the Westpac Home Ownership Report found almost half of home buyers did not understand the ...

Study unveils state with largest superannuation gender gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
New research reveals the state that has the widest superannuation savings gap between male and female employees, at nearly 40%. The study by Women in Super and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees of large industry superannuation funds ...

Chief economist update: The Fed pause that refreshes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... 2-Year Low US Retail Sales Post Biggest Gain in 1-1/2 Years US Jobless Claims Drop to Fresh Low since 1969 US March Budget Gap Smaller than Expected What immediately came to my balding head was... will the Fed do a China? Beijing has reverted back from ...

Superannuation gender gap hits women early

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
A new study shows the gender retirement savings and pay gap is triggered as early as graduate employment and progressively worsens. Researchers from Monash Business School found the gender pay gap kicked in from the start of a female employee's ...

Tribeca fund cops another departure, downgraded

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... quantitative model behind this strategy, and Moore was integral in maintaining it. While the model is quite static, this leaves a gap in expertise Tribeca will need to fill," Morningstar analyst Alexander Prineas said in a note published yesterday. "Meanwhile ...

Citi to pay $3m in advice remediation

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... report saying consumers are confused by the different types of financial advice. ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester said the gap in understanding meant many consumers were under the false premise their interests were being prioritised, "when no such protection ...

APRA to up the ante

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
APRA's new enforcement strategy will see it toughen up, but its safety-first approach will be retained. The prudential regulator released its new enforcement strategy alongside the enforcement review that commenced in November after its enforcement ...

Retirement funder partners with ME Bank

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
... living at home, ME Bank and Household Capital said. Household Capital managing director Joshua Funder said the loans fill the gap left by the banks and offer flexible solutions for retirees to meet retirement funding needs from a combination of superannuation ...