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Australia joining global retirement focus: Challenger

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016

... capital back is highly unlikely," Benari said. "The emphasis on the accumulation phase of superannuation has led to heavy reliance on investing in growth assets, predominantly equities and property. About 48% of super fund asset allocation is to equities ...

New retirement income calculator more accurate than ever

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016

... Mortgage Choice has launched a new retirement income calculator in a bid to help Australians understand how to reduce their reliance on the age pension and build enough wealth to live comfortably in retirement. According to Mortgage Choice chief executive ...

BetaShares launches hedged Europe and Japan ETFs

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 16 MAY 2016

... globally competitive companies that are well placed to benefit from growth in international trade and the potential ongoing reliance by the European and Japanese economies on exports and currency weakness to sustain economic growth. "We are pleased to ...

SMSF Association implores Govt not to reduce contribution caps

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016

... undermine people's ability to build adequate savings to use in retirement, with the inevitable effect of increasing their reliance on the age pension. "This is especially relevant for people with broken work patterns, such as women taking time out of ...

Norwegian pension fund drops 52 coal companies

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016

... Peabody Energy Corp PNM Resources Inc, including bonds issued by: Public Service Co of New Mexico Public Power Corp SA Reliance Infrastructure Ltd Reliance Power Ltd Shikoku Electric Power Co Inc Tata Power Co Ltd TransAlta Corp WEC Energy Group Inc ...

Industry funds happy SG charge retained

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016

... This problem effects government revenue through unpaid taxes, it affects employees through lower balances and increases reliance on the age pension. It's a lose, lose, lose situation. "SG is essentially deferred wages and we should be aiming for full ...

Retirement income goal would solve super's issues: CSRI

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016

... balances are transformed into income streams and how longevity risk is hedged are critical for income security and lessening reliance on the age pension." The CSRI says in enshrining a retirement income objective, the government should also lay out a ...

Australian Unity sees steady profit growth

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016

... director Rohan Mead said. He added, "The Group focuses on operating earnings growth as part of our strategy to reduce reliance on investment income and its associated volatility. "The Group has been focused on growing revenues and developing diverse ...

ISA says 15pct tax rebate no good

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016

... super remains attractive for ordinary working Australians - failing to do so will reduce retirement incomes and increase reliance on the age pension," Whiteley said. "We need to take the opportunity to set the system up for the long term and achieve ...

Super's purpose under further scrutiny

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016

... income in retirement," Haynes said. "Using superannuation for any purpose other than retirement could see an increased reliance on other government measures such as the Age Pension." The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said before ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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