SuperWomen Initiative
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, recognising the unique challenges women face when it comes to working in the superannuation industry.
The Grant Thornton SuperWomen Initiative was born out of a commitment to listen to the challenges that women in the industry are facing and find solutions to assist some of the barriers for women in the industry.
Whether you work in a retail fund, public sector fund, corporate fund, or industry super fund, our focus for seeking your insights is to better understand your experiences and expectations, the support systems you find valuable, and the pathways you envision for professional growth.
SuperWomen Table Talk
In partnership with Women’s Agenda, our Inaugural Table Talk dinner was developed in response to feedback and insights uncovered in our SuperWomen Initiative Survey 2023.
Joined by female leaders in the superannuation industry, the event was a great opportunity to provide a forum for women in the industry to network. The result was an evening of thought-provoking conversations about the distinct challenges many women face in superannuation, alongside their successes, and strategies for positive change.
Co-hosted by Grant Thornton Partner Himashini Weeraratne and Women’s Agenda Publisher & Co-Founder Angela Priestley, the discussion put a spotlight on the gender gap in superannuation and the importance of female representation in leadership roles.
Read the article from Women’s Agenda about the discussions and meaningful insights shared, a comprehensive overview of the key takeaways and highlights from the dinner.
The path towards gender equality requires the adoption of actionable measures
Press Release
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Grant Thornton has launched its International Women in Business report, which reports on actionable steps for businesses to take towards gender parity.
SuperWomen Initiative Survey 2023 results
Insight
Grant Thornton released its SuperWomen Initiative Survey 2023 results that show the challenges women working in superannuation are facing in order to find solutions that assist breaking down some of the barriers in the industry.
APRA releases learnings from Data Risk Management pilot study
Client Alert
In a complex operating environment, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is encouraging regulated entities to prioritise quality data as a valuable asset. APRA's growing emphasis on data risk management, evident in regulatory guidance such as CPG 235, CPS 234, and CPS 230, underscores the vital role of quality data for entities under its regulation. Despite progress revealed in APRA's 100 Critical Risk Data Elements Pilot study, a significant gap persists between current and optimal data risk management practices, with potential consequences including reputational damage and financial loss.
Unpacking the FAR Bill 2023: a roadmap for financial entities
Client Alert
The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) Bill 2023 marks a pivotal transformation in financial sector oversight, affecting all APRA regulated financial entities in the banking, insurance and superannuation industries as well as their significant related entities. Jointly administered by ASIC and APRA, the FAR will replace the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR), aiming to improve risk and governance cultures by imposing a strengthened responsibility and accountability framework for those financial institutions.
Findings from APRA CPS 511 pre-implementation review
Client Alert
APRA has released Findings from its CPS 511 pre-implementation review which covered a total of 39 entities, the majority of which were Significant Financial Institutions (SFIs).
APRA releases Corporate Plan 2023-24
Client Alert
APRA has released its Corporate Plan 2023-24 with a focus on resilience following the global banking upheaval earlier this year with the collapse of SVB and Credit Suisse takeover.
APRA review of superannuation trustees related party outsourcing arrangements
Client Alert
Last week the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released the key observations from its thematic review of related party outsourcing arrangements across a sample of 10 retail superannuation trustees with outsourcing contracts worth a combined $1.2 billion annually.
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Himashini has over 20 years’ providing tax advisory and compliance services to financial service providers, fund managers, managed funds, superannuation funds and their advisors.
