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Strengths and weaknesses in DC systems: Comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
The differences between the US and Australian defined contribution workplace superannuation system has been explored at an academic forum in New York. At the Global Committee of the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) forum ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
Strategy discussions around defined contribution workplace saving tend to focus on plan design and engagement but questions of asset allocation are also critical, according to a discussion summary of the most recent Jasper Forum. The Forum was led by ...

Don't water down YFYS: Grattan Institute

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... reforms may create funds that are "too big to fail", labelling the idea as misguided and not applicable to defined contribution superannuation funds as the concept typically refers to leveraged entities that would cause systemic problems if they were ...

Link Group acquires HS Pensions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2022
... the Group and HS Pensions joint capabilities will enable it to support future developments in collective defined contribution schemes. Together they'll also be able to provide a best-in-class defined contribution and defined benefit proposition to clients ...

Australian market praised in latest pension study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022
Global pension fund assets have doubled in the last decade, with Australia's pension assets growing by 11.6% in 2021 and seeing it described as "the most successful pensions market". The latest Global Pension Assets Study from Willis Towers Watson's ...

Aon appoints head of wealth solutions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... years with Aon. She was previously a principal actuary, covering employee benefits consulting, including defined contribution, defined benefit, and long service leave benefits. Sweeney's previous role included providing actuarial advice and insights ...

Aussies less confident about retirement age

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... retiring at their desired age compared to their global counterparts, a new study shows. The latest Global Defined Contribution Participant Survey by MFS Investment Management of 4000 respondents found that only 71% of Aussies are confident about retiring ...

Link enters UK pension market

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 NOV 2021
... enhance member experience. Link Group Retirement Solutions will first launch a digital-first solution to the defined contribution (DC) and Master trust administration market with the aim of reducing costs and increasing member engagement. The front-to-back ...

State Super hires DC investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
State Super has welcomed a new general manager of defined contribution investments from Crescent Wealth. Jason Hazell joined State Super on September 1 and will also become part of the executive team. His new role sees him taking responsibility for ...

Eliminating debt prioritised over pension contributions

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2021
... would put 40% of it in their pension fund, 26% in savings and 15% to pay off debt. On a bright note, the 2021 Defined Contribution Plan Participant report found that more respondents this year (52%) contributed 10% or more to their plans, compared with ...