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Super fund consolidation to accelerate: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... increased scrutiny from APRA and ASIC through industry reviews and enforcement actions. "This includes a focus on retirement income delivery, insurance claims handling, investment governance and trustee governance. Funds must ensure that they are meeting ...

Fixing retirement system an election priority: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
The Grattan Institute is once again calling for the simplification of Australia's retirement income system, saying it should be a policy priority for whoever wins this year's federal election. Releasing its Orange Book 2025: Policy priorities for the ...

Super moves: Qantas Super, VFMC, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
... retirement strategy and proposition. The new hire will oversee retirement strategy and be responsible for meeting Retirement Income Covenant obligations, developing customer value propositions and thought leadership. Travis said developing the new role ...

Treasury drafts superannuation retirement income principles

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
... proposal obtained by Financial Standard outlines voluntary principles for the design and delivery of superannuation retirement income solutions, extending beyond the obligations of the Retirement Income Covenant. The principles seek to help trustees ...

Challenger profits up, share price falls

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... reported a normalised net profit after tax (NPAT) of $225 million, up 12%, driven by higher earnings across its retirement income brand, Life, and its funds management division, according to its first-half 2025 results announcement. The investment management ...

Shift needed in retirement income advice: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
A new report suggests that the adoption of retirement income philosophies and a new approach to risk profiling would see financial advisers better assist their clients in the retirement phase. Allianz Retire+'s Towards A Retirement Income Philosophy ...

Almost half of HESTA members retire involuntarily

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... helping members with this shift from accumulating savings to living off them so they can confidently manage retirement income and feel secure about their future. "It's crucial women recognise their super is there to support their retirement. Taking an ...

AMP launching 'market first' digital advice solution for super members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... retirement, and what their income might look like in retirement. AMP Super members will be able to personalise their retirement income goals and compare it to benchmarks, including the Age Pension and ASFA's Retirement Standard. They can also receive ...

How much is needed to maintain your standard of living in retirement?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... you're spending at our mid-level for a single or couple, we estimate you'll typically have about 70% of your retirement income coming from the Age Pension, and your super and earnings on your super will cover the remaining 30%," SCA said. "If you're ...

Team Super names retirement chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... underlined the importance of recruiting a dedicated retirement chief as more members reach retirement age. "Retirement income is a high priority, and appointing Sarah will further assure our members that we are looking after their long-term best interests," ...