The huge impact of mental health on business
Businesses are beginning to appreciate the impact of both poor mental health and positive mental health on productivity and the bottom line
$15 billion increase in sustainability mandates from super
Super funds have been the main force behind sustainability themed mandates growing from $8 billion to $23 billion over the past year – an increase of 179 per cent
Excessively frequent super changes may prompt ‘Suprexit’
Tinkering with superannuation by politicians of all persuasions is undermining Australians’ confidence in saving for retirement
The time for financial advice disruption is nigh
With almost as many legal definitions for financial advice as there are asset classes, and confusion in the industry about what advice is allowable under each definition, the time is ripe for change
Angela Emslie: A champion for change
With more than two decades spent working on Australian superannuation fund boards, HESTA’s chair Angela Emslie talks to Investment Magazine about championing women, the war on fees, and her move to the global stage
Indigenous access to superannuation improved by AUSTRAC
Indigenous Australians’ ability to access superannuation has been improved following new guidance from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
Direct investments help AustralianSuper reach $100 billion
AustralianSuper has highlighted a greater focus on direct investments as a major reason for its funds under management (FUM) increasing to above $100 billion
Global consistency needed to achieve long-term value: Cbus
Cbus has called on policymakers across jurisdictions to create comparability around ESG obligations and responsibilities, so that it can be integrated into investment practices
FSS’ Fire and Rescue investment part of larger thematic
First State Super’s investment in a training facility for Fire and Rescue NSW at Erskine Park is part of a larger plan for Western Sydney
NESS Super reduces insurance premiums by 15 per cent
NESS Super has reduced insurance premiums for both total and permanent disability (TPD) and death cover by 15 per cent from July 1
Curbing tax avoidance – is Australia up to the challenge?
The level of tax avoidance has escalated to embarrassing heights, with the general view that tax rules allow the wealthy and powerful to get away without paying their fair share of taxes being grounded in reality
No ‘rock stars’ but big support for Big Super Day Out
Fifteen organisations supported the Big Super Day Out, a community event to help Indigenous people connect with their superannuation
