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Insignia Financial to trial four-day work week

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2024

... for a discretionary pool. Insignia Financial will also increase superannuation guarantee contributions for staff. Parental leave entitlements are being increased from 12 weeks to 16 weeks, severance pay will increase from 36 week to 52 weeks, and heritage ...

Inquiry urges government to consider paid reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024

... government to see them treated like other forms of leave that the finance sector has led the way on - like paid parental leave and domestic violence leave," Finance Sector Union national secretary Julia Angrisano said. "It's clear from our members that ...

Super to be paid on parental leave from July 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024

The legislation that will see superannuation contributions paid alongside government-funded parental leave entitlements passed parliament this morning. Parents receiving payments from the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme will begin receiving ...

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024

... becomes a financial penalty for women in retirement," Delahunty said. "The introduction of super payments on paid parental leave will assist to bridge the gender retirement gap but there is still work to be done. Adequate and equitable pay, the valuing ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024

The Coalition plans to amend paid parental leave legislation to let parents opt for a one-off cash payment instead of superannuation contributions on government-funded paid parental leave. A joint statement from deputy leader of the opposition Sussan ...

Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024

The legislation that will ensure superannuation is paid on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave was tabled today, with the super industry calling for its swift passage. The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) ...

ASFA pushes for tax redistribution to benefit low-income workers

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024

... superannuation system. "Our focus is on legislating an objective of super, delivering pay day super, and super on paid parental leave," Jones said. He also noted that the superannuation guarantee increased on July 1 this year, which he said will automatically ...

MetLife refreshes two products

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024

... the life insurer rolled out menopause, fertility, and gender affirmation leave for employees, and extended its parental leave policy. Employees can now access up to 10 days of menopause leave, up to five days of fertility leave, and up to four weeks ...

Industry reacts to Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024

... Australians," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. Meanwhile, ASFA analysis found that paying superannuation on paid parental leave combined with the legislated increases in the superannuation guarantee and duration of paid parental leave to 26 ...

Budget 2024: $20k instant asset write-off extended

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... invested over two years from 2024-25 to provide additional support for small business employers in administering paid parental leave.

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First Sentier expands mandate with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI | 11:13AM

Northern Trust will offer a range of front-to-back solutions as third-party administrator for First Sentier Investors under an extended agreement.

Venture capital exits expected to grow in 2025: Preqin

ELIZA BAVIN | 11:10AM

The venture capital market is expected to see even more exits in 2025 after the sector was impacted by higher interest rates throughout 2024.

FAAA slams 'underlying issues' in CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN | 11:08AM

The FAAA has made a submission to the Senate Economics Committee calling out underlying issues brought to the fore by the establishment of the CSLR.

NRL legend joins private wealth firm

ANDREW MCKEAN | 12:02PM

Ex-National Rugby League (NRL) player Cooper Cronk has joined Viola Private Wealth as an ambassador.

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