Money

Women worldwide still do most of the productive work yet own the smallest slice of the financial pie. That’s why we need to watch emerging technologies in the financial space closely.

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman from Financy shares what’s been outlined for women in Labor’s Women’s Budget Statement and Budget reply. 

In a week full of resignations from female leaders in finance, there’s a small beam of hope on the horizon. Alexis George has been appointed Deputy CEO of ANZ. 

While the 2018 Federal Budget has some positives in tax relief, there is nothing that directly addresses the economic disadvantage of Australian women.

Claire Foy has received $275,000 in back-pay for “The Crown” after it was revealed that she was paid less than her male co-star, Matt Smith.

Moving in with a partner or friend? Your domestic arrangements can affect your financial obligations. Sarah Riegelhuth explains.

‘I was swept off my feet by a charming man. But it was until I was heavily pregnant with his child that I realised his financial problems had become mine.’

From divorce to endless travel to ignoring the paperwork, we learnt some cautionary tales after sitting down with a small group of women to talk money.

Think men do better in financial services? Now’s the time to reconsider.

More traditional investment options (like houses) are still so unreachable.

Dave Hughes was prepared to take a pay-cut to ensure co-host, Kate Langbroek was paid equally. What if Stefanovic had done the same for Lisa Wilkinson?

But more work’s needed to achieve sustained progress.