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FNZ acquires private banking tech firm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... more than 8000 wealth management firms to assist 20 million people from all wealth segments. This includes savings and retirement, affluent and ultra/high-net-worth, to create wealth through long-term investment, aligned with things they care about the ...

Aussies don't need so much in retirement savings: SCA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
New retirement targets released by Super Consumers Australia suggest the ASFA Retirement Standard needs a rethink, saying a pre-retiree couple only needs to save $402,000 by age 65 to achieve a joint annual income of $64,000 in retirement. The consumer ...

Aaron Santelises joins ART board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
Australian Retirement Trust has announced Aaron Santelises has joined its board of directors, effective June 30. Santelises replaces union finance specialist Mark Goodey who stepped down from the board on March 31. Goodey was a board trustee of Sunsuper ...

Uncertain times calls for portfolio dynamism: Insight

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... readily identify areas where nimble asset allocation, greater implementation efficiency and a simplified re-think of retirement solutions can maximise certainty for investors." He added that alternative assets can help deliver this, however: "We also ...

Super Fierce super index shows top 15 funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
... balanced, moderate, conservative, Australian shares, global shares, ethical and indexed). These funds were Australian Retirement Trust, AustralianSuper, Australia Post Super (now merged into Australian Retirement Trust), CareSuper, Cbus, Energy Super ...

Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
... said this might incentivise them. "It is recommended that a fee rebate is targeted specifically to consumers seeking retirement planning and superannuation advice and who are in the pre-retirement age group (aged 55 or more)," the research states. The ...

Global fintech Smart expands pension offering to Australia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
Global retirement technology provider Smart is expanding to Australia, establishing an office in Melbourne. Smart technology powers UK Smart Pension, a digitally led pension and retirement scheme setup for employers. The Australian business will operate ...

Young Australians more 'super savvy': Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... of savings each month towards your super now can bring you a step closer to a comfortable, and possibly even early, retirement." While generally positive about younger generations' financial prowess, especially with newer investments such as NFTs and ...

HUB24 names new Class chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
The former group executive for retirement and investment solutions at MLC will soon become chief executive of SMSF administrator Class. Tim Steele will take over the top job on August 1, replacing HUB24 director of strategic development Jason Entwhistle ...

Review of YFYS receives mixed response

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... delivering strong member outcomes. Fahy concluded: "If left unchecked this would result in Australians having less in retirement. We are pleased that the new government has acted quickly and will review the test so that it works in the long-term interests ...