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Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... with many good features but has some areas for improvement that differentiate it from an A-grade system." With superannuation balances forecast to increase from 116% of Australia's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022-23 to about 218% by 2062-63, becoming ...

Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... know how to ensure their financial legacy, they don't really know how to make it happen." "Many people feel the superannuation system isn't well designed to support their legacy wishes and this calls for expert support to navigate effectively." Consequently ...

Calls for paid menopause leave gather momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... of menopause and menstruation in the workplace in tandem with World Menopause Day. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees previously found about 45% of women under 55 are exiting the workforce early due to illness, injury, or disability. ...

New advice firm hits Melbourne

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... young professionals to retirees, across cash flow and goals projections, budgeting, debt management, investments, superannuation, insurance, asset protection, tax planning, government support benefits, aged care, retirement planning and estate planning. ...

KeyInvest, Mantis Funds launch investment bond offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... investment bond offerings to a broader audience," he said. "In the last three decades, tax planning has been very superannuation and offshore fund focused, a trend which we believe will change in the next decade." In an environment where further changes ...

AIA restructures retail insurance unit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... insurance profits in Australia have surged to $1.2 billion, doubling in the year to June 30, primarily due to growth in superannuation business, as reported in KPMG's annual market review.

Life insurance industry profits double, premiums rise: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... profits in Australia have soared to $1.2 billion, doubling in the year to 30 June 2023, primarily due to gains in superannuation business, according to KPMG's annual market review. Risk products recorded a $400 million profit in FY23, down from $1.2 ...

Equip Super welcomes new chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... Super all the best for the future." Cameron said he is looking forward to joining one of Australia's oldest superannuation funds. "Equip Super is in a unique position in the super industry, being a mid-sized fund with a strong profit to member ethos ...

Challenger posts record annuity sales

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... demand for guaranteed income." Hamilton explained there is a significant opportunity for the business to support superannuation funds to help meet their members' needs in retirement. "We're making great progress in ensuring it's easier for customers ...

legalsuper appoints finance chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... the super fund's financial decision-making and management to support the growth agenda. "Michael has direct superannuation fund experience combined with broader financial services and asset management experience gained both in Melbourne and London," ...