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VicSuper highlights retirement struggles

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... too expensive. Dundon said products like VicSuper's guaranteed income products can provide an extra layer of financial security in retirement. "Australians are living far longer but still retiring in their sixties, putting considerable pressure on our ...

Government bond strategy added to HUB24

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... Australian bank shares. An Australian Government Bond allocation becomes a sensible place to start when looking for liquidity, security and diversification." The fund also recently received a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec.

Suncorp partners for first annuity product

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016
... the next 40 years. "As customers move towards retirement they need the kind of stable income and long-term financial security that guaranteed annuities provide."

Centrepoint unveils new client interface

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016
... suits them. "For advisers, the new online interface allows them to provide information to their clients without all the security issues associated with emailing sensitive documentation. It eliminates the need to send paper-based reports, and it also ...

SMSFs combating low rates with hybrids

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... hybrid capital offer from ANZ has led to increased interest in hybrids but investors are proceeding with caution as the security generally carries significant risk," La Greca said. The inclination to use a limited recourse borrowing arrangement has seen ...

IRESS appoints retirement incomes chair

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
... of superannuation." Orford then highlighted the key benefits of "a viable lifetime income stream": savings on social security, zero cost to government, income for "retirees who aren't investment wizards," legacy payments to children and an expansion ...

ClearView welcomes new strategic shareholder

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
... said. "From its inception in 1979, Sony Life has continually believed in the value of life insurance to provide financial security and stability for customers by offering optimum life insurance through high quality service and advice. "ClearView is aligned ...

CBA in world-first blockchain transaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
... of payment", with blockchain creating efficiency, transparency between buyer and seller and providing higher levels of security for the shipment which is still in transit. Executive general manager of Commonwealth Bank's cash-flow and transaction services ...

Pension systems and ageing populations at crossroads

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
... longer in their older years," Knox said. "Without changes to retirement ages and ages for eligibility to access social security and private pensions, there will be increasing pressure on global retirement systems to the detriment of the financial security ...

CBA reinforces gender equality through financial education

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
... Smart program to ensure it was promoting gender equality to young Australians and supporting financial independence and security for young women. General manager, government, industry and international affairs at CBA, Catherine Fitzpatrick said: "We ...