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Chief economist update: Weak wages a puzzle, could become a problem

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018

... given how tight labor markets appear to be. And what we're hearing from employers really is that they can't find workers, and you're wondering, well, why aren't wages going up faster?" These were the words of US Federal Reserve Chairman ...

Chief economist update: Fed funds at five point O

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2018

... 3.8% in May but this was due to the increase in the participation rate to 62.9% from 62.7% - indicating that even more workers are re-joining the labour force optimistic that they'll land one. But don't take my word for it. Behind the already ...

Best-in-show list addresses insurance gaps

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018

... yesterday that while it supports a merit-based default system representative of a "high bar," considering the needs of workers that require tailored products or solutions unique to their profession was amiss in the recommendations. Cbus group executive ...

Former Suncorp executive joins MetLife

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018

... chief executive of First State Super when incumbent Michael Dwyer steps down in November. McDermott was most recently the workers compensation group executive at claims and injury management business EML. Prior to that, McDermott held senior leadership ...

Default life insurance reforms ineffective: Research

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2018

... young people don't require cover or that they work exclusively in casual or part-time employment. "More than 600,000 young workers under 25 do so on a full-time basis, which is 42% of the under 25 working population. Of those, almost half are full-time ...

Unpaid super reaches $6bn

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 4 JUN 2018

... committee hearing in Canberra on Friday, ISA public affairs director Matt Linden said the group estimates about three million workers were short-changed compulsory super entitlements in 2015-16 at an average of $1995 each. "This is an issue for people ...

Industry Super Australia names new CEO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2018

... 2016. ISA chair Peter Collins said: "Bernie's commitment to improving the quality of retirement of all Australian workers is paramount." Dean is credited with developing a number of ISA's most recognised advertising campaigns, including 'Compare ...

Industry funds call for super shortfall reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018

... membership Rose Kerlin said the removal of this threshold and an increase of the SG to 12% are the key reforms needed to ensure workers can achieve the best possible retirement. "AustralianSuper believes that without meaningful reforms the superannuation ...

Chief economist update: Forget asking for a pay rise

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018

... the expected 15,000 gain and a sharp turnaround from the loss of 700 jobs in March. What's more, there were 32,700 workers added to full-time employment, more than offsetting the 25,100 lost in the previous month. Wait, there's more! Part-time ...

Industry fund chief executive retires

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018

... over 14 years. Many of our members work in vocational roles including nurses and teachers, police and emergency service workers who dedicate their careers to helping others. I feel honoured to have played a part in helping them to achieve a better financial ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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