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Super tax concessions cost $54.5bn in lost revenue: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... of the Age Pension in 2045-46. "While super tax concessions are designed to help all Australian workers saving for retirement, the distribution of these benefits is incredibly unequal," Australia Institute research fellow Minh Ngoc Le said. "Treasury ...

Equip Super to introduce retirement specialists

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
Equip Super is expanding its retirement support services, adding retirement support specialists for members as well as providing help to non-members. The super fund said it will be establishing a dedicated retirement centre and implementing a fund-wide ...

ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... the most frequently asked question thrown at their advisers. The effect of inflation on clients' portfolios and retirement savings is the next hot topic of conversation (73%), followed by general volatility (62%). More than half (56%) of advisers ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... social security measure benefits more people than what some clients might expect, for example, those who are living in retirement villages may qualify for rent assistance, Ashenden said. For the mass affluent segment, advisers are busy helping manage ...

Super Members Council appoints inaugural chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... purpose of member-centred advocacy that works across the full breadth of the Parliament to deliver the best possible retirement opportunities for the millions of Australians who rely on us." Sherry has previously served as chief executive of Carnival ...

Retiree dilemma: Supporting children or preserving lifestyle?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... crisis. AMP found 70% of retirees, while wanting to support their children, are mostly unwilling to compromise their retirement lifestyle to offer financial assistance. Their strong attachment to the family home also makes them reluctant to downsize ...

HESTA pushes for expediated advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... of the Quality of Advice Review reforms. The $89 billion industry fund noted a strong demand for digital tools for retirement planning. HESTA reported that more than 300,000 of its nearly one million members, 80% of whom are women, have used digital ...

Equip Super names chief experience officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... engagement and spent time in marketing and communications. In her new role, Norman will be responsible for Equip's retirement, product, marketing, and financial planning functions. Equip chief executive Scott Cameron said: "Carrie brings invaluable ...

Early release of super scammers cop prison time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... said anyone who uses stolen identity information to try to steal money from hard working Australians saving for their retirement should think again. "The AFP will continue to pursue and charge offenders who attempt to steal and defraud by using the stolen ...

Super funds slash external mandates by 54%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... billion and $13 billion respectively. SSGA is a big winner in the leagues tables with two major mandates with Australian Retirement Trust (ART) - global equities and alternatives - worth $41.6 billion and $40 billion respectively. Aware Super self-manages ...