ANZ's initiatives to help close the financial gender gap in the workforce have been supported by the Financial Services Council (FSC).
The measures, announced on Wednesday, address the structural bias and subsequent financial disadvantage they face in the workplace and retirement. The initiative follows ANZ's research report that found over their lifetime Australian women earn on average $700,000 less than men.
FSC chief executive, Sally Loane, said not only are Australian women living longer, they are at a much higher risk of living in poverty than men in their old age.
"Women are behind when it comes to saving for superannuation. They are generally the main carers for children and ageing parents. These gaps in employment can have a massive impact on their retirement savings," Loane said.
"Currently there is a retirement savings gap of over $330 billion for women."
ANZ's initiatives include:
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