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Government releases draft super reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... contributions by allowing people under 75 to claim tax deductions for personal super contributions, irrespective of employment. Furthermore, it removes restrictions preventing those between 65 and 74 from making voluntary contributions and introduces ...

Super funds extend support to local communities

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2016
... affected by the changing energy industry, while UniSuper has partnered with a non-profit social venture to support employment opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers. Energy Super has appointed experienced financial adviser Shiona Hargen who will ...

December maybe?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
... which incoming data continues to confirm the Committee's outlook". Well, well, well, two of the most important data -- employment and inflation -- that came in the week after financial markets put a September rate hike into Yellen's mouth, failed "to ...

Low rates signify opportunity for reinvesting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... industries aren't as large as what's been lost in the commodities space, and they also bring largely part-time or lower wage employment in comparison to that of the commodities sector. Australia is vulnerable; new industries are needed to replace what's ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... a 52.0 print. The details of the survey offered no reprieve with declines recorded in new orders (49.1 from 56.9), employment (48.3 from 49.4), production (49.6 from 55.4) and prices (53 from 55). Although it offered a more positive reading, Markit Economics' ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2016
... noted a lingering lack of confidence (post-election) was keeping a lid on activity for them. US ADP private sector employment ADP data shows that the US economy added 177,000 workers in the private sector in August, lower than the previous month's 194,000 ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
... following a 0.3% increase in the previous month, led by a 0.5% pick-up in wages and salaries - no doubt boosted by strong employment growth. Other income types also gained over the month of July: proprietors' income (0.2%); rental income (0.7%); personal ...

Yellen speaks Fedspeak

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
... to anticipate that gradual increases in the federal funds rate will be appropriate over time to achieve and sustain employment and inflation near our statutory objectives. Indeed, in light of the continued solid performance of the labor market and our ...

Easton makes $2.75m acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016
... stake in Law Central, bringing Easton's total holding in the latter company to 56%. Finally, Easton will enter into employment agreements with Panthercorp's two current largest shareholders, Graeme Matcham and Brett Bowker, who will continue to hold ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016
... intentions for the year ahead turned positive this quarter after remaining in the negative since 2013. Year-on-year employment was again flat in the year to August, although retailers expect a small cut in headcount in September. Retailers anticipate ...