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Cost of living fears rise: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... is generally attributed to time out of the workforce to care for family. Mitchell says this is compounded by the gender pay gap which is currently at 21.3%, according to the Workplace Equality Agency. Finally, the research shows slightly varied sentiments ...

Budget 2019-20: Social media reacts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... (@billshortenmp) April 2, 2019 Industry Super said the Budget didn't address the issues of unpaid super or the gender gap. After the #auspol 2019/20 Budget it is clear more needs to be done. You can read ISA's full statement on the #budget19 ...

Consumers confused by general, personal advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
... 'personal' advice, putting them at risk of making poor financial decisions. ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester said: "This disturbing gap in understanding whether the advice they are getting is personal or not means many consumers are under the false premise ...

Qantas Super urges women take control of super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... rated there's only an average of 4.8. Only 30% of women rated their retirement confidence at between 7 and 10, and that gender gap widens even further for younger women. Only 21% of women between the ages of 18 and 29 expressed confidence in their ability ...

NAB agrees to RC wealth recommendations

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... lead to a better industry as organisations change in response. "The Commission has also rightly challenged NAB to close the gap between where we are today and where we need to be," Chronican said. "We have to focus on earning back trust and this includes ...

Smaller platforms continue to excel

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
... top in terms of functionality. However, the difference at the top seems to be shrinking, with Investment Trends noting the gap between first and second had been narrowed. Meanwhile, BT Panorama - debuting in the report - grabbed third spot, and was recognised ...

Super rules must support women: AIST

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees renewed calls for superannuation legislation to be stepped up to close the gender gap in retirement savings. AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck outlined the body's four-step plan to address the issue ...

Financial concerns drive women to online investing

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... earning less, they take career breaks and there are fewer of them in senior positions which has resulted in a superannuation gap," Devoy said. "If women's ability to earn and then save during their working lives is less than men's, then it's more important ...

Gender pay gap should be government priority

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
In light of the upcoming New Sales Wales and Federal elections, it's time for all levels of governments to prioritise closing the gender pay and investment gaps. This is according to Claire Braund, founder and director of Women on Boards, a global ...

Working women more likely to experience mental illness

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... way to go in creating happier, healthier workplaces for all, regardless of gender," Lydon said. What is clear is the gender gap is still an issue in many organisations, she said. "Overall, we found women had very different workplace experiences to men ...