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KPMG proposes tax offset, reform to boost gender equality

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2022
... in the Commonwealth paid parental leave scheme and increasing the paid parental leave scheme to 26 weeks, with a more equitable sharing of leave between partners.

BFID no hindrance to helping vulnerable members: Panel

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... you need to look at the best financial interests of your members, vulnerable members and non-vulnerable members too. "Equitable and fair doesn't mean that they have to be the same, so you can treat members differently." Press said that this is a ...

SMSFA calls for budget amendments

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... said. The association added that removing cancellation fees that apply to approved SMSF auditors, in order to provide equitable treatment with registered company auditors, would remove a significant financial barrier. It further highlighted removing ...

HESTA adds Woodside, Santos to climate watchlist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... interests. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey commented the best financial interests of members are served through a timely, equitable and orderly transition to a low carbon economy. "Each of these companies has a role in mitigating climate risk and ...

AustralianSuper changes admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... much they cost members. We modelled a wide range of options to make sure the new admin fee structure is competitive, equitable and sustainable, while complying with all regulations," the fund said.

AFCA adopts user pays funding model

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
... and that it apportions fees fairly based on the use of AFCA's services," he said. "This is a fair, transparent, and equitable funding model, ultimately, firms have control over the fees they pay by taking a resolution mindset when managing complaints." ...

HESTA opposes AGL demerger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
... emission-intensive assets." It said AGL has also failed to adequately detail how impacted communities would be supported; "An equitable transition is a vital underpinning of the company's long-term social licence to operate and would directly impact ...

Dump annual super contributions cap: CA ANZ

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... not be penalised, Negline added. "That's why today we are calling on both sides of politics to adopt our sensible and equitable policy that levels the playing field for women and their finances," he said.

Pain of commodity price increases to last: World Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... twice as high as they were last year and coal prices will increase by 80% this year. The World Bank's vice president for equitable growth, finance and institutions Indermit Gill said we are experiencing the largest shock since the 1970s and stagflation ...

Active Super enhances parental leave policy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
... "By tackling this pressing issue today, we are hopeful that we can contribute to making the superannuation system more equitable and provide better retirement outcomes for everyone." Several other funds also currently pay superannuation on parental leave. ...