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Shifting retirement intentions require super rule change: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... they will move to a part-time or casual role to keep themselves occupied, while 25% of those over 65 said they would like to stay engaged in the workforce to keep occupied. Meanwhile, 14% of over-65s who are still working said it would be for financial ...

Hopes of RBA cut 'in tatters' after jobs data

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in September, in line with the revised figure for August, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "With employment rising by around 64,000 people and the ...

Brighter Super increases retirement bonus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2024
The retirement bonus received by Brighter Super members just got bigger, with the fund increasing the incentive it pays to retirees who transition to a pension account. The Retirement Reward paid by Brighter Super has risen from 0.5% in FY23 to 0.8% ...

European private equity strategy launches down under

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2024
Global firms S64 Capital and HG Capital have joined forces to bring their flagship private equity offering to Australia. The firms are launching the Hg Fusion Private Capital Fund (HFPCF) to local investors as a feeder fund in the form of a unit trust. ...

Lack of talent challenging DDO compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
The regulator's recent crackdown on risk and compliance in the sector has product issuers stuck between a rock and a hard place, with an extreme dearth of talent making it difficult for fund managers and super funds to meet ASIC's expectations. Earlier ...

Alternatives market to hit US$30tn by 2030: Preqin

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... comes at a time when the asset class is gaining momentum among retail investors. It also comes as private companies opt to stay private for longer, underwhelming IPO markets, and the decline in listed company numbers. However, Preqin advised that the ...

The transferrable skills for advisers who changed careers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... professional athlete. They are just as relevant in the financial advice arena. "The reality is, a lot of the basics still stay the same, whether it's professional sport or in your business world, a lot of it is around routines and good habits," he ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... care, the government will pay $3.30, Wells said. At the same time, new funding will be made available to help elderly people stay at home longer, rather than enter residential care. This will come in the form of a new home care assistance program called ...

Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... important role in providing access to exclusive investment opportunities, and the tools and reporting this investor demands to stay informed about their investment performance and their long-term financial goals."

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
The Senate will consider legislation to define an objective of superannuation. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill enshrines the goal to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and ...