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CSC announces new partnership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 14 JAN 2021
... Lifeline initiatives that strengthen long-term wellbeing. This will include the sharing of resources, staff training, advocacy, and projects to address the specific needs of our customers, and especially our current and former Australian Defence Force ...

Industry fund called out over board diversity initiatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
... specific" to ensure that the boards of the companies Rest invests in are more inclusive. She said most of Rest's advocacy relates to women and superannuation and the impact of not having sufficient savings can have on their retirement. "By example ...

AMP Capital ESG lead jumps to Platypus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... saying her appointment is a step towards the asset managers' goal of being a leader in ESG integration and shareholder advocacy. "As ESG and sustainable investment continues to gather momentum here and overseas we are delighted to welcome a professional ...

Many who accessed ERS unsure of impact: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... information is related to an attempt to assess impact on retirement balances," she said. Cbus group executive brand, advocacy and product Robbie Campo said: "This research highlights the fundamental importance of the super systems cornerstones - compulsion ...

Corporates have a critical role in social, environmental outcomes

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... gas emissions by nearly two thirds of ASX 300 companies, it said. In its first year of operation, Melior conducted 67 advocacy meetings with a range of ASX-listed companies, with three key themes emerging following its engagement with corporates: gender ...

SG increase will be deferred: Knox

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2020
... that wage growth remains subdued it will not be appropriate to increase the super guarantee. Cbus group executive brand, advocacy, marketing and product Robbie Campo acknowledged the current environment is tough, but the fund remains committed to an ...

Research slams ADL definition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
New research from Super Consumers Australia, the superannuation advocacy arm of CHOICE, has highlighted how difficult it is for people to claim total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance under the activities of daily living (ADL) definition. The ...

Retirement specialist makes board appointment

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2020
... Oceania Healthcare, as well as a director on the board of industry super fund Rest. She is also an advisory group member of advocacy group EveryAge Counts, and the chair of social venture LifeCycle. Previously, Evans has held senior executive roles at ...

SISFA relaunches membership to SMSF trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... partners and sponsors, up to 200,000 SMSF trustees can be contacted quickly with the membership offer. "Alongside its advocacy efforts, for some time now SISFA's focus has been to build a network of likeminded professionals in the SMSF sector to stay ...

Government delays RC implementation timeline

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... consultation and the preparation of draft legislation. The decision was welcomed by financial advice and superannuation advocacy bodies. The Association of Super Funds of Australia labelled the move as pragmatic and sensible, given the pandemic has placed ...