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Expand PLS to all age pensioners: TAI

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2014

... position as a financial services provider is not unique, noted the TAI paper. "When [the] administrative efficiency [of Centrelink] is combined with the low borrowing costs for government and the very low risk profile associated with making loans secured ...

Could government issue its own annuities?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014

... government provision of longevity insurance products through existing distribution channels and payment systems (e.g.Centrelink or Australia Post) directly to consumers," it said. CEPAR also recommended that the government support the private annuity ...

Looming pension deeming rules "lack clarity"

ALICE URIBE | FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2014

... Pension for the same amount of assets as before the change. "Account based pensions are to be deemed and are included in Centrelink income test.A This can affect disability support pensions and other allowances," George said.

Aged care costs to rise as complexity increases

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2013

... an accommodation bond." "Everyone who moves into an aged care home generally has their assets and income tested by Centrelink so the Department of Health and Ageing can work out what amount of fees that person should pay," Stander added. The Government ...

Government must lift annuities impediments: ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2013

... products "to reflect the special characteristics of such products." ASFA also recommended a means test be applied by Centrelink exempting deferred annuities from the asset and income tests during the period prior to payment, and more uniform assessment ...

Rate cut impacts SMSFs, retirees

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2013

... Advisers (AFA) chief operating officer Phil Anderson told Financial Standard. "The measure will also have an impact on Centrelink and other aspects across this spectrum, so the rate cut is another reason for clients to talk to their financial advisers." ...

Retirees could benefit from a vibrant annuities market

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013

... creating a "vibrant annuity market" as regulatory. Referring to governmental regulators including Treasury, ASIC and Centrelink, Asher said, "They barely talk to each other, they don't regard these things as important, they've done nothing over 20 years." ...

Zenith recommends Challenger Care Annuity

MARK STORY | FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012

... received (the Deductible) is tax free; not included when calculating income tested aged care fees, and not included by Centrelink when calculating social security benefits. "The combination of a low risk fixed income stream for life with a Deductible ...

Tough turkey for retirees this Christmas

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012

... O'Neill added that the impact of interest rate movements on retirees is usually offset by regular adjustments to the Centrelink deeming rates upon which pensions are calculated. "With interest rates on a downward slide, its time for the federal government ...

Abbott government to index military pensions

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 25 SEP 2012

... retired service personnel groups which have long campaigned for the indexing change. "If it's inadequate just to lift Centrelink pensions by the Consumer Price Index, it's even less fair to apply solely that index to those who have risked their lives ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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