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Over 50s want to work longer, survey finds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 28 APR 2014

... demanding sectors, or otherwise unable to work. FSC chief executive John Brogden said: "We recognise that some older Australians may not be able to work until 65 due to the nature of their work or due to lower life expectancy or poorer health than the ...

Protection needed if pension age increased: AIST

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014

... Superannuation Trustees (AIST) said that an increase in the pension age should be accompanied by measures to protect older Australians who are unable to work longer. The statement follows a speech by Treasurer Joe Hockey during a conference in Washington. ...

National Seniors asks Inquiry to deliver "top quality" advice

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 8 APR 2014

... acknowledge and reflect the shift to individual risk," National Seniors chief executive Michael O'Neill said. "For older Australians there's a great deal at stake - nest eggs are on the line and, if you're in or nearing retirement, there's little opportunity ...

SPAA urges concessional cap rethink

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014

... Contribution (LISC). "In our opinion the current general concessional contribution cap level of $25,000 and $35,000 for older Australians is too low to facilitate adequate savings for retirement," SPAA chief executive Andrea Slattery said. "The low concessional ...

Industry funds oppose bachelor degree for general advisers

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014

... organisations also asked for additional specialist knowledge requirements on social security and providing advice to older Australians. "We have maintained that the existing coverage of social security is insufficient in financial planning, and support ...

Financial literacy in retirement a human rights issue: AHRC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013

... Commission (AHRC). The release coincided with a call from National Seniors Australia, the consumer lobby for older Australians, for a coordinated financial literacy awareness campaign for older Australians. The AHRC's 173-page manual, entitled Your Rights ...

Self-education cap to harm senior workers

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2013

... barrier on people maintaining their skills and could hasten the retirement of experienced skilled professionals. "Older Australians are encouraged by ministers and bureaucratic advisers to maintain the currency of their skills but this proposal quite ...

Tough turkey for retirees this Christmas

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012

... O'Neill finished. Meanwhile, rising energy, health and home maintenance costs are compounding the misery on older Australians, a new joint National Seniors Australia and Challenger over-50s life sentiment measure has found.

Retirement adequacy hits post-GFC low: AMP

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

... said AMP. "The Index shows salary sacrifice contributions have fallen across most age groups, particularly for older Australians who traditionally put more into their superannuation as they approach retirement, but are now restricted by caps on voluntary ...

Super loyalty defies low return expectations

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2012

... in the mail. The global economy has wreaked havoc on super fund portfolios," she says. The research revealed older Australians as the least likely to change their fund - even in the face of poor returns. 75% of Australian's aged over 61 won't consider ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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