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CommInsure annuities listed on CFS wrap platforms

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2015
CommInsure annuities are now available via the FirstChoice and FirstWrap platforms as the provider aims to bring them to the broader consumer market. The move, which was revealed by Colonial First State in May, allows advisers to combine more than one ...

Alternative income sources could benefit retirees

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Imputation bonds or insurance bonds could be a good alternative to annuities or account based pensions in a context of low rates and new rules for aged care means-testing. Imputation bonds can provide an annuity-like payment stream with greater flexibility ...

Milliman seeing shift in bond portfolios

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2015
... growth, particularly from people who are approaching or entering retirement. "If you're investing in fixed income or annuities-style products then you are coming in at a point where rates are the lowest they've ever been. If you take that de-risking ...

Challenger and Link partner to offer super annuities

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2015
Challenger has partnered with Link Group to offer annuities to industry super fund members. The annuity products will be made available via Link's Australian Administration Services (AAS) business, which includes REST Industry Super, LegalSuper, TWUSuper ...

Rice Warner debunks super myths

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2015
... provide protection against inflation and longevity risks. Rice also explains myths around lump sum payments, mandatory annuities, and bequests. Rice Warner's submission to the Tax Discussion Paper was released today, and notes the share of personal taxation ...

VicSuper and Challenger launch integrated super retirement product

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2015
... leading the super industry by implementing these products," he said. "For members concerned about outliving their savings, annuities provide real longevity insurance. They are the ultimate "no-surprises" long-term investment."

FEATURE: Defending wealth

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2015
... this context, low volatility strategies that minimise risk and target stable income are becoming increasingly popular. Annuities One of the most obvious product classes for this purpose is annuities. Purchased via a superannuation fund or life insurer ...

MAX Awards to showcase innovation in financial services sales and marketing

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015
... Templeton HOSTPLUS JP Morgan AM Legg Mason Macquarie Advertising Campaign of the Year - Consumer Division Challenger - Annuities Kinetic Super - Get Your Super Moving Mercer - Reward Your Future Self MLC - Save Retirement Sunsuper - Whatever Your Dreams ...

New SIV rules target smaller companies boost

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2015
... LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets including other ASX listed companies, eligible corporate bonds, annuities and real property - subject to a 10% limit on residential real estate. A new Premium Investor Visa (PIV) will also be launched ...

CFS reveals retirement income strategy

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2015
Colonial First State (CFS) will make annuities available through its First Choice and First Wrap platforms later this year as part of a broader strategy to allow advisers to build retirement portfolios for clients. CFS general manager of retirement ...