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Aussies largely unsure of legacy plan: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... wealth transfer vehicle to transfer wealth to non-dependents, it said. The research also found that saving for a happy retirement is Australia's number one financial goal, however 23% of those aged over-50 are worried that they'll run out of ...

Adviser cops 10-year sentence

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... would lull them into a false sense of security, with one victim in particular noting how you would visit her at her retirement home, bringing flowers and taking her out to lunch," Judge Wraight said. Another victim was his personal trainer, who Nugara ...

Farmers distressed by superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... ramifications for rural communities. The NFF said that farmers commonly transfer their land assets - often key to their retirement savings - to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to facilitate stable income post-retirement. However, with the proposed bill ...

UniSuper partners to buy Tasmanian timber plantation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... and forestry portfolios, as we continue to be on the lookout for quality investments that help our members grow their retirement savings over the long term," said UniSuper head of private markets Sandra Lee. "Not only is forestry a portfolio diversifier ...

GESB debuts first sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... Pendal. The Sustainable Balanced investment plan was made available to members of GESB Super, West State Super and Retirement Income Allocated Pension members on September 27. "At GESB, we're committed to responsibly managing our investments on behalf ...

Allianz Retire+ launches retirement solution for super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
Allianz Retire+ has unveiled its Group Retirement Solutions capability, enabling superannuation funds to scale and deliver tailored retirement income solutions. The retirement solutions provider said its new capability addresses guaranteed income innovations ...

ASFA names acting chief, chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... added that as the superannuation industry is on the cusp of the largest generation in Australian history entering the retirement phase, a transitioning economy, increased scrutiny, changing member engagement, and increased complexity, the board "is particularly ...

Super funds offer merger update

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
While yet to reach a final agreement with Australian Retirement Trust (ART), Commonwealth Bank Group Super has told members they will transfer to the industry fund next month. In February, CBA Group Super announced it was exploring a merger with ART ...

Super tax break changes open for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... with the government's proposed objective of superannuation, to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way." The consultation period runs until October 18. HLB Mann ...

TelstraSuper revamps strategy team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... joining TelstraSuper, he set up a software company called 10E24 which aims to help retirees financially navigate their retirement. Buoyed by the Retirement Income Covenant, pension funds are gearing up to meet a growing need for retirement products. ...