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NZ blacklists fossil fuels from super

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... governments had allowed New Zealanders' super savings to contribute to the climate crisis. "No New Zealander should have to worry about whether their retirement savings are causing the climate crisis," he said. "That's why our government is moving default ...

Higher super contributions make Aussies feel safer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... 11% of household their income, Australians report feeling better about their future as a retiree. "While many Australians worry about their retirement prospects, there is only a small difference in superannuation contribution levels between those who ...

Industry super steps up SG campaign as RBA weighs in

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
The peak body for industry super funds is stepping up its campaign to convince the public of the benefits of increasing the superannuation guarantee, as the RBA weighs in to the debate. Industry Super Australia has kicked off a new advertising campaign ...

Fidelity backs personality tests

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020
... with an adviser and want to know they're on the right path. Compass navigators want scaled advice with low fees and often worry about money. They have tight budgets and haven't built wealth. Their relationships with advisers are more likely to be short ...

Bearish sentiment bites Aussie investors

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... economy and should prepare for a major drawback. "Across financial markets there's a view that investors don't need to worry about risk because central banks are going to bail them out," he said. "That will work for a time, but if we see a recession ...

Coronavirus in, climate change out: Costello, deVere

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
With the death toll surpassing 132 and a further 6000 people suspected of being infected, the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus has left markets tumbling as fears of an epidemic are stoked by news of the virus spreading around the world. It's caused ...

Better retirement income products needed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020
... but not receiving any income from superannuation (27%). Those without any super income, meanwhile, were the most likely to worry frequently (23%). "Super not only provides a reliable source of income, but also reduces worry for older Australians. On ...

Financial Standard Holiday Cooking Guide 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
... keeping a bit of your uncooked fermented dough and by feeding it and keeping it in the fridge until next time. Don't worry if it goes off or dies, you can just start again. The recipe I use (which is completely adaptable and never turns out the same ...

Concerns over rise of the mega-fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
... got say $20-$30 billion in Australian equities it's simply impossible, mathematically, to deliver enormous alpha and we do worry about those funds." Hiscock said this has led to large funds simply taking over entities as a more efficient means of managing ...

Cashwerkz, Complii partner to automate compliance

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
... whilst being more compliant than ever. This further frees up AFSL holders and brokers to focus on their clients, and not worry about manual paperwork and the issues that surround this," Sarich said. Brokerage houses already using Complii can now access ...