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Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... capital and maximising retirement income. Features can include a longevity protection (such as a deferred guaranteed income stream that commences later in life), forward-planned income stream that accounts for the member's preferences (such as higher ...

TelstraSuper launches option, retirement tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... outperform CPI + 4% (for Accumulation and RetireAccess Transition to Retirement members) and CPI + 4.5% (for RetireAccess income stream members). "We know that many of our members - especially our younger members - want exposure to long term growth and ...

Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... progressing legislative amendments to the transfer balance cap (TBC) for individuals with a capped defined benefit income stream. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said this is another step to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, ensuring ...

TelstraSuper launches retirement product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... delighted to be partnering with the fund, particularly given it is the first profit-to-member guaranteed lifetime income stream to launch under the Retirement Income Covenant. "This innovative partnership has enabled TelstraSuper to offer its own CPI ...

Life insurance complaints drop 24%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... "in a vulnerable situation because of bereavement or illness, and need certainty of an insurance decision and the income stream if the claim is successful". "We urge insurers to review their claim handling practices and take steps to reduce the average ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... retirement system has received a B+ grade in a study of nearly 50 nations, with the lack of a compulsory retirement income stream being what holds it back. The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth, coming in behind ...

Fixed income expected to be hotter than stocks: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... When asked what the top reasons are for holding allocations to fixed income, respondents selected a predictable income stream, followed by the return on capital, diversification benefits, and the fact that bonds are lower risk than equities. Commenting ...

BlackRock to launch US Treasury Bond ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... Treasuries as an additional portfolio diversification tool. US Treasury exposure also gives investors access to an income stream, presently at multi-year highs, Stats said. "As the pioneer of bond ETFs globally, we are pleased that the upcoming addition ...

Challenger Life books record annuity sales

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023
... account-based pensions. The remaining 25%, which are group annuities, will see the super fund issue its own lifetime income stream that will be insured by Challenger. On July 31, Challenger kicked off its defined benefit (DB) de-risking partnership with ...

Newmark Property REIT delivers mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... external headwinds, NPR's portfolio continues to benefit from a high-quality real estate portfolio with a secure income stream and high-quality real estate portfolio with a secure income stream and high-quality diversified tenancy mix underpinning ...