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How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... "many can afford to take on more risk" due to the longer time horizons of young investors. Notably, Australians under the age of 40 account for over 10 million MySuper accounts, indicating an investment timeframe of 25 to 40 years before their superannuation ...

Allianz Retire+ adds 'industry first' feature to AGILE

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE) product it launched earlier this year. The first major update is the introduction of the Age Pension+ option, which enhances eligibility for the Age Pension through reduced treatment for the assets test, while limiting ...

Vale Charlie Munger

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
Charlie Munger, the brilliant mind behind much of Berkshire Hathaway's success, has passed away at the age of 99. His death was announced this morning by the Omaha-based investment company he helped lead alongside legendary investor and long-time ...

Objective of super bill lands in parliament

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... operating in an equitable and sustainable way, and encourages interplay with government support mechanisms, particularly the Age Pension. It also requires policymakers to justify how any future changes to superannuation law are consistent with the legislated ...

Rest hires policy lead from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... "Our superannuation system should work for all Australians. Rest uniquely represents more than a million members under the age of 30 and one million women, and I look forward to working to ensure the interests of all Rest members are properly considered ...

Nominations open in FS Sustainability Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
FS Sustainability 's ESG Power50 nominations are now open, searching for the most influential ESG professionals working at ASX-listed companies. Building on the success of the 2023 ESG Power50 list, readers of FS Sustainability along with FS Super ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... their cash bucket, while their growth bucket remains invested in assets designed to generate long-term returns. Before the age of 75 drawdowns are higher than the legislated minimum amount, at 6% of the member's account balance. When the money in the ...

TelstraSuper launches option, retirement tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... the impact of investment changes and lump sum withdrawals, or extra contributions made, and if a member is entitled to the Age Pension. Retirees can estimate if they are on track to achieve their lifestyle goals and see what impact different scenarios ...

TelstraSuper launches retirement product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... can access their capital over a long period, based on life expectancy. Only 60% of the amount invested counts towards the Age Pension assets test until age 84, or for a minimum of five years, at which time it changes to 30%. "We know that many retirees ...

Taskforce unveils recommendations for economic equality

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... funded by lower wages, thereby making women poorer before they reach retirement. "Women are also more likely to rely on the Age Pension in retirement, given lower superannuation balances and longer life expectancies," the report said. Another recommendation ...