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New ETFs launched to cater for BOJ stimulus

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
... quantitative easing programme and further Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth programme by investing in companies that increase workers' wages and capital expenditure. The BOJ is restricted to holding 50% of any ETFs, so other buyers will be required ...

Aussies unsure about super contributions

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
... employees trust their managers Richard Branson is Australians' preferred business leader (44%) Less than half of Australian workers find the performance review process useful (48%) Employees who have a performance review at least every six months are ...

Industry super fund establishes insurance company

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016
... insurance market ahead of the legislative changes and it became evident that members such as police and emergency services workers wouldn't be able to access appropriate insurance cover. "These people perform some of the toughest jobs in the community ...

ISPT increases stake in Brisbane mall

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016
... funds and public sector investment funds, as well as education and religious groups. It says more than 50% of Australian workers have their retirement savings invested in property through ISPT.

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016
Australia employment 'Twas a miss. Australian employers added 10,800 workers to their payrolls in April, missing expectations for a 12,500 gain and less than the 25,700 heads added in the previous month. While hiring continues to grow - employment growth ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2016
... price index The wage price index (WPI) which measures the "total hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses" among Australian workers increased by lower than expected 0.4% in the first quarter of this year, representing a slowing from the December 2015 quarter's ...

Retired mothers need financial help

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
... exemptions on compulsory superannuation contributions and the creation of a more robust safety net to support low paid workers. "What we'd encourage individuals who are supporting their parents financially in retirement to do is put a little extra aside ...

Government finds $2.9 billion from super tax

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... living in retirement, not least women," Anthony said. "More generous tax breaks will need to be re-directed to lower income workers, the Super Guarantee needs to rise from 9.5% to 12% sooner rather than later and a fairer age pension asset test with ...

Reforms aimed at supporting women

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... between super savings. "This top up payment, which was due to be abolished in 2017, is critical in ensuring lower paid workers don't end up paying more tax on their super than they do on their take home pay. "This is a sensible step in the right direction ...

Acorns app enters superannuation sector

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... who will be able to round up purchases and invest the difference into their fund. Given Acorns' popularity with younger workers - 26,000 users had signed up to the Australian beta by February 2016 - this new service has the potential to address one of ...