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JPM navigates super funds towards maritime income strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
... variety of options regarding duration of employment and consistency of revenue. Vessels also come in a wide range of sizes and ages, and there can be differences in construction quality based on a vessel's yard of build as well as ongoing maintenance. ...

Treasury opens discussion on tax reform

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
... sustainability of the superannuation tax arrangements, particularly given other long-term budgetary pressures as the population ages, such as calls for higher spending on health and aged care, and relatively lower revenue from personal income taxes." ...

Life cover shifting to younger, lower-income households

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015
... 2015 Australian Financial Protection Index, based on an online survey of 1,266 Australians conducted by Galaxy Research. Ages ranged between 18 and 69. According to TAL's statement, the index "measures perceptions of insurances held and its adequacy". ...

Quo vadis dollar-A?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014
... currency forecaster I know of that always gets 100% accuracy on his A$ predictions (from 1990 up to this day). It's been ages since so I've forgotten his name but I still recall that he worked for one of the biggest multinational banks in the world at ...

SMSFs up weighting to international shares

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2014
... result of the increase in the concessional cap for members over age 59 to $35,000 compared to a cap of $25,000 applying to all ages for the previous financial year.A The increase in the super guarantee from 9.25 to 9.5% would have also increased contribution ...

ASFA asks FSI for clear targets to measure super success

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... industry and the community confidence that it is delivering its aims. This will become even more important as our population ages and people continue to live longer in retirement than ever before," ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said. In its submission ...

Giving through PAFs back to pre-crisis level

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2014
... enhancing substantial foundations and cause-specific endowments. More women give and give a higher percentage of income at all ages up to 75 compared to men (37.2% versus 34.2%). New South Wales residents are the most generous, donating an average of ...

FSC bids to lead retirement income debate

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2014
... a certain accumulation point, lump sums versus compulsory or incentivised pensions, whether Age Pension and preservation ages should be aligned with life expectancy, the assets test and access to the Age Pension, the role of life insurance in decreasing ...

FEATURE: Guiding the way to aged care

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2014
... soft skills to relate with their clients in moments when stress and emotions are running high. As the Australian population ages, demand for aged care advice is only set to grow and for many advisers this area is set to become more important. "The policies ...

AMP launches fund for 'clever Australians'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2014
... society." AMP director media and community relations Julia Quinn said: "AMP's Tomorrow Fund is open to Australians of all ages from all walks of life who are working towards a goal or dream and need some financial help to get there. "Money shouldn't ...