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FEATURE: Defending wealth

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2015

... low." Adopting an extremely defensive asset allocation might mean that "the income is not there to satisfy the cost of living and they could develop a high dependency on the Age Pension." In this context, low volatility strategies that minimise risk ...

Gen Y saving habits reveal advice opportunity

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2015

... interest rates, house price growth is pitted against slowing earnings growth. They have lived through the GFC and the cost of living in Australian capital cities is among the highest in the world," RaboDirect executive general manager Greg McAweeney ...

Budget speech 2014 -15

... 2017, but then remain at fixed levels for three years. With these changes, pensions will always increase with the cost of living, and the value of the pension will continue to rise, but the system will be much better placed to meet the challenge of a ...

AMP opens three funds to retail investors

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 1 APR 2014

... is also suitable for investors with a need for income that grows over time to mitigate against increases in the cost of living.

Industry overestimates amount needed for retirement

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2014

... Australians will retire without enough savings to live the lifestyle they want to in their post-work years. As the cost of living continues to increase, so too will the pressure to save more," ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said at the time.

Up, up, prices are up

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2014

Dear! Dear! Dear! Yes my dear Virginia, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showed that the cost of living in this sunburnt country girt by sea has become dearer in the quarter ended 31 December 2013. Headline consumer prices jumped by 0.8% ...

Market Wrap

AAP | TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2014

... Australia Bank releases its Quarterly Australian Consumer Anxiety Index and special report entitled Factors Impacting Cost of Living. No major equities news is expected. In Australia, the market on Monday closed lower following the release of disappointing ...

QSuper launches income account

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2013

... from their account annually with inflation means a member's income can now increase in line with CPI, so their cost of living won't be more than their income," he said. "QSuper is committed to working with members to help them build the retirement they ...

NAB delays staff salary increases

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013

... security, we deserve a better pay deal for everyone that reflects the effort we have all put in and acknowledges the cost of living pressures we are all facing, we want leave and relief fixed up and we want a better work life balance," the FSU said. ...

Medical charges put pressure on retiree living costs

ALICE URIBE | FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013

Significant price rises for medical and hospital services have led to a modest increase in the cost of living for retirees according to the latest Australian Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Retirement Standard figures. The figured for the June ...

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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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