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UK should raise state pension age to 70: PwC

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2011
... measures to curb public debt, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). With the globally familiar problem of an ageing population, the UK's public debt would reach 90% of GDP by 2050 if existing policies were maintained, said PwC in a research paper. ...

Cost of living outpacing retirement incomes

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2011
... looked at the spending costs of those 90 years old and over. "We are learning more about the very old with the ageing population and a far bigger proportion of people hitting their 90s," said Pauline Vamos, chief executive, ASFA. "Its time to see where ...

Pigs may fly but they won't default

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2011
... evasion but I seriously doubt how they can increase revenues from social security contributions from a smaller working population size, paying more taxes, receiving less benefits. "Broadening of the tax base and reduction in tax exemptions." More taxes ...

Asian private wealth tops Europe

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2011
... look set to pour more money back into equities and commodities 2012. Asia-Pacific posted the strongest rate of HNWI population growth in 2010 with 3.3 million now qualifying, a rise of 9.7% from the previous year. The new figures come from Merrill Lynch ...

Superpartners adds risk expert to board

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
... something that really interests me," said Kelsall. "We (indirectly) have an impact on people's retirement and the ageing population so I'm looking forward to being part of a very meaningful industry." Since 2004, Kelsall has been chair of the Auditing ...

Bear have no fur

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2011
... economy. Still, even buyer incentives and suppressed interest rates haven't stopped prices from sliding. A growing population and falling housing prices are basic and clear signs of economic recession." I agree with you on this one, Dan. Recent US housing ...

Food profits to rise: Macquarie

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
The outlook for agriculture is bright with the sector providing a hedge against inflation and population increases set to drive demand, Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management said yesterday. Anthony Abraham, executive director of Macquarie Agricultural ...

BT adopt retirement strategy with new head

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
... annuity and managed fund products. Prior to this he held senior product development roles at MLC. "Australia's retirement population is growing - that's a fact. Our industry has a real obligation - and opportunity - to step up and provide solutions so ...

Fin services lend weight to East Timor education

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2011
... ties between East Timor and Australia. Education is particularly a priority as more than half of the state's adult population are illiterate, with the number higher among women. Worse, many school buildings were burnt down when Indonesian forces invaded ...

High level super talks on now

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2011
... Minister Shorten has previously flagged the lack of adequacy in retirement savings as an issue for Australia's ageing population.