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It's not 2008, but there's likely more pain ahead: Iggo

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... being defensive is understandable given the concerns about other financial institutions. "Things might get worse in the short-term... it's difficult to see equity markets performing well in such an environment," he said. "Yet as bond yields go down ...

NGS Super suffers cyber-attack

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... cyber-attack on Friday, March 17 during which some of its systems were accessed. The fund said they were only accessed for a short period of time. NGS Super said its network was shut down immediately and an investigation was commenced, alongside comprehensive ...

The seven global megatrends to watch: CSIRO

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... its global megatrends report back in 2012, really speaks to the rapid advances that we've seen in this space in such a short period of time," Naughtin said. "So, our increasingly autonomous megatrend looks at the opportunities to use these technologies ...

Rest switches up recruitment focus

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... it's going to get harder for super funds to beat a CPI-plus target, then the practice of applying inflation objectives to short-term products may need a rethink. In Lill's view, the industry should keep monitoring the time horizon that members ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
The four-day workweek wave has hit Australian shores and its many advocates believe it can play a major role in closing the gender pay gap in retirement. This month, Labor and Greens senators backed a recommendation by the Senate work and care committee ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... additional transparency will encourage employers to take meaningful action and allow employees to see where they're being short-changed, it added. As part of its first Federal Budget, the government also pledged $531.6 million over four years to expand ...

The unique experience of a single woman

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... benefit limits to use whereas single people do not. Many single women who are retiring have raised families and have a very short catch-up window with half the opportunities available to couples," Althaus explains. In general, women retire with 24% less ...

Professionalise sustainability within funds: Panel

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
A panel on the impacts of climate change has heard how, as ESG approaches evolve, super funds must be conscious of their competency in the space and have processes for measuring it. Appearing at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, UTS Institute ...

iShares hires APAC markets and investments lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... which saw the departure of three portfolio managers. As part of the overhaul, the BlackRock High Conviction Australian Long Short Fund and the BlackRock High Conviction Australian Future Companies Fund will close. From the High Conviction Australian ...

FICAP names new charity partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2023
... we're thrilled to be able to throw our support behind Feel the Magic. The work they do with grieving children is nothing short of remarkable." The FICAP Charity Selection Committee was overwhelmed with applications for support from charities and foundations ...