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Australia's retirement system slides down rankings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... is crucial to consider the potential implications for retirees. "Flexibility in the system remains key, and we believe members should be empowered to make the right decisions for their circumstances, with the support and advice of their super funds," ...

Super fund fees exploit Australians' low financial literacy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... compare total fees. He said he's keen to see the industry move towards communicating a transparent combined fee that members pay, rather than only citing one type of fee. He also said Australians shouldn't have to search around to try to find ...

AustralianSuper pumps $2.2bn into US data centre

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... infrastructure exposure, a sector we believe will help deliver sustainable, long-term performance for more than 3.4 million members." DataBank chief executive Raul Martynek said: "This investment, and our new campuses, are a game-changer for DataBank ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... already retire, on average, with around 25% less super than men, with time taken out to care for children and other family members significantly contributing to lower balances," she said. "Many are also leaving the workforce early due to menopause. Creating ...

Nest plans retirement income play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
Nest, the UK's largest defined contribution workplace pension scheme by members, will work with WTW and Hymans Robertson to develop a retirement offering. It's estimated that in the coming years one in three UK workers will have pension savings with ...

Property fund management firm loses AFSL

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
... owed to ASIC; and/or ceasing its financial services business. Stated under section 912A of the Corporations Act, AFSL members must be a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and they need to also comply with conditions on the ...

Acclaim Wealth enters managed account space

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
... SS&C technology platform. The transition moved approximately $1.6 billion in funds under management (FUM) and around 6000 members. "This is the first major enhancement we've launched on the back of that, with Direct International Equities being our next ...

Super Members Council names deputy chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
Following a promotion, Georgia Brumby is now deputy chief executive of Super Members Council (SMC). Brumby has been appointed to the role with immediate effect. She has served as executive general manager, advocacy since SMC's creation in October last ...

Macquarie AM reshuffles real assets team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
... and is also responsible for covering utility stocks in the Americas. He also co-manages a climate solution strategy with members of Macquarie's natural resources and sustainability teams. Klein joined from Citigroup. He was a member of Citi's ...

Australian Ethical drops investment fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
Australian Ethical has lowered investment fees and costs for super members, effective 1 October 2024. Superannuation members invested in the conservative option will see fees reduced from 0.69% to 0.68%. Those in the growth option will see fees drop ...