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Super scorecard to shift consumer playing field

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... risks, Cooper said. He added the Federal Government's Retirement Income Framework will deliver more clarity and choice for Australian retirees. "Government proposals for a retirement income framework, including comprehensive income products for retirement ...

Retirement income rules boost annuities: Challenger

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2018
... become a mainstream option in retirement," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. "These reforms will enhance choice for retirees and make it easier for them to access solutions that deliver reliable income for life." Benari added that means testing ...

Merged super funds save $30m for members

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2018
... industry clients manage their superannuation requirements efficiently and effectively. Sunsuper is the super fund of choice for more than 800 recruitment firms, representing more than 55,000 members. Last week, Sunsuper announced it became a signatory ...

Adviser builds new practice under Elders banner

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
... me with cutting edge practice development, compliance, technical and education support services which was a crucial choice for me in this environment of industry change," she said. Beaven added Elders is becoming more recognised as a dealer group of ...

SMSFs ceding ground to direct investors in the ETF market

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... looking to invest their money outside of term deposits and individual stocks, with ETFs being the investment product of choice for this generation." He added: "The combination of the historically low interest rate environment in Australia and low levels ...

Australia ticks boxes for ultra-high-net-worth individuals

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
Despite numerous initiatives to curb foreign investment, Australia is still a destination of choice for ultra-wealthy investors, according to Knight Frank's wealth report. Australia is the third most-preferred global destination for the world's ultra-high-net-worth ...

Legg Mason affiliate divests tobacco, cluster bombs

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... will see the two launching a suite of active exchange-traded funds on the ASX. Sowerby said BetaShares was an obvious choice for collaboration, given its track record of growth, broad range of funds and sales and marketing capabilities. He added the ...

Employers of choice work to close super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
... recognised for commitment to gender equality in the workplace. First State Super and TAL have been named as Employers of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). First State chief executive Michael Dwyer said: "The impact ...

BetaShares and Legg Mason join forces

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... existing offerings. Legg Mason managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Andy Sowerby said BetaShares was an obvious choice for collaboration, given its track record of growth, broad range of funds and sales and marketing capabilities. He added the ...

Commonwealth Bank appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018
... his service. "Under Ian's leadership, CBA has become a more inclusive and innovative organisation, and an employer of choice for gender and social diversity. It has also achieved and sustained industry-leading customer satisfaction ratings, through continued ...