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Frontier calls out structural super fund flaws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
Frontier Advisors contends that superannuation fund designs inadvertently minimise retirees' income, contravening funds' obligation to provide the best possible outcomes for their members. Statistics show that nearly half of retirees only draw ...

TelstraSuper launches retirement product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
TelstraSuper is now offering guaranteed income for life through a new retirement product it's partnered with Challenger on. TelstraSuper's RetireAccess Lifetime Pension provides guaranteed income for life and can be indexed for inflation or market-linked ...

AMP names super, investments lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
AMP has appointed a former BT Financial Group executive to its ranks to lead its superannuation, master trust, and investments unit. Melinda Howes will take on the role of group executive for superannuation and investments from 29 January 2024, leading ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Australia's retirement system has received a B+ grade in a study of nearly 50 nations, with the lack of a compulsory retirement income stream being what holds it back. The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth ...

New advice firm hits Melbourne

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Launching in late October, Source Wealth will provide flexible, goals-based advice backed by technology. Source Wealth founder Michael Sauer brings nearly a decade of experience in financial services to the firm, having served at Tribeca Financial ...

HUB24 launches investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
HUB24 is unveiling several enhancements to its platform, including the launch of new investment options targeting accumulators and retirees. HUB24 is launching a new investment option that targets advised clients with smaller amounts of investible assets ...

Allianz Retire+ welcomes head of technical services

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... capability addresses guaranteed income innovations and full technology integration, enabling super funds to manage large retiree groups.

Aussies largely unsure of legacy plan: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
While 67% of Australians feel confident they'll be able to leave a legacy when they pass away, only 14% actually have a plan in place to do so, according to new research from Generation Life (Gen Life). In June, Gen Life commissioned global research ...

Allianz Retire+ launches retirement solution for super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... capability addresses guaranteed income innovations and full technology integration, enabling super funds to manage large retiree groups. "In response to the evolving retirement income landscape and the increasing need for integrated solutions, Allianz ...

TelstraSuper revamps strategy team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
TelstraSuper has promoted a long-standing investment professional to the head of investment strategy. The high-profile David Schneider - who currently runs asset allocation with responsibility for strategic and dynamic asset allocation - will take up ...