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Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... government and regulatory bodies. These changes have significantly raised the complexity and cost of administering superannuation funds, potentially leading to poor outcomes for members in cases where there isn't sufficient scale," the notice read. ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income system, supporting funds to deliver better retirement income products and services, and making lifetime income products more accessible. Released ...

Payday super protects most vulnerable: SMC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... Industry Super Australia (ISA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). SMC comprises eight foundation funds, being Australian Retirement Trust, AustralianSuper, Aware Super, Cbus, HESTA, Hostplus, Rest, and UniSuper and represents ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... explain funds' reluctance to offer guidance," he concludes. Another highlighted concern is the obstacles that super funds encounter in gaining better insights into their members. The paper explained that many trustees are reluctant to collect too ...

Former Schroders executive enters VC space

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... investor has seen significant commitment from more than 30 large institutional asset owners, including 12 sovereign wealth funds and government investors. Earlier this year, Antler announced the successful closure of the $425 million Global Elevate Fund ...

Billionaires of all ages watching AI: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... private equity, with 59% looking to raise direct private equity investments and 55% looking to invest more in private equity funds. "This year's report found that the majority of billionaires that accumulated wealth in the last year, did so through inheritance ...

Gender pay gap a crucial diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... some smaller companies, even in Australia, which drags down the portfolio-level gender diversity reporting in some of our funds." The low levels of gender pay gap reporting will change in some markets - as of 2024, companies with more than 100 employees ...

Macro environment trumps inflation for asset owners: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
The majority of global pension and sovereign wealth funds have shifted their focus from inflation to managing a volatile macroeconomic environment as they attempt to recoup massive losses, a new study shows. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions ...

Allianz Retire+ adds 'industry first' feature to AGILE

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... demands of Australian retirees." Allianz Retire+ said the enhancements follow industry feedback, from both advisers and super funds, since it launched eight months ago, as well as being in response to government calls for more flexible retirement solutions. ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... retire over the next five years. "That's a massive number. Who will help them? They'll either go to their super funds or financial advisers. So, financial advisers need to be equipped to provide that guidance and advice," Huppert said.