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Industry fund launches lifecycle default option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund's LifetimeOne option, to be launched in May, aims to give members better outcomes based on the suitability of age and deliver higher returns with lower risk at a competitive fee. aZAustralian Catholic Superannuation ...

Industry responds to latest FASEA guidance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... statement, the Association of Financial Advisers told members it would like to see further changes to deliver better outcomes. It is concerned the proposed reforms will see a mass exodus of skilled and experienced advisers. "These advisers are contemplating ...

Successful implementation of super code critical

STEPHEN FAY, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy also expressed confidence in adoption of the code leading to better outcomes for members. Fahy said he supports the "constructive ambiguity" of the code in contrast to prescribed legislation ...

Responding to the revolution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... productivity and way of life but it's not the innovation alone that increases the quality of life or the distribution of better outcomes. That comes from the institutions and thoughtful implementation of technology," Davis said. At present, about 60% ...

Advisers to embrace aged care opportunities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018
... Howes said. He said there is a role for advisers to play in assisting clients in planning ahead and achieving better outcomes, given they often seek advice late in the process. "In 2016-17, over 1.3 million people received some form of aged care. Clearly ...

More female clients requires more female advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... that they take the issue of gender diversity seriously," she said. "Diverse boards and leadership teams lead to better outcomes for shareholders and stakeholders alike. They lead to greater innovation and better bottom lines."

Industry fund chair steps down after three decades

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... the southern states. "I'm extremely proud of my association with BUSSQ. The focus of the fund is on delivering better outcomes for our members and it's been an honour to contribute to this over so many years," Lette said. BUSSQ chief executive Linda ...

The next generation of bancassurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... partnerships represents an evolutionary shift in the bancassurance model away from manufacturing which should result in better outcomes for clients, given the benefits associated with specialisation and best of breed solutions. This shift presented a ...

Greater tech support needed for goals-based advice strategies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... our clients in a way and with an underlying philosophy that we actually believe in and is seeing them achieve better outcomes."

Super guarantee must be 12pct: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... addressing the disparity between the super balances of women and men was an imperative for greater social equality and better outcomes for all in retirement. "While women can look forward to retiring with more superannuation than their mothers and grandmothers ...