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Stafford Capital secures $220m First Super mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... economy," First Super chief executive Bill Watson said. "Our size means we can continue to invest our members' retirement savings in Australia, rather than in offshore private equity". Stafford said it has worked closely with First Super for several ...

New NALE rules, AFCA's super powers passed

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2024
... integrity measure to reflect the associated risks," she said. "The amendments remove a potential risk to the retirement savings of millions of Australians; and follow ASFA's advocacy based on extensive consultation with industry over several years. ...

Vision Super in hot water over coal investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
... has since picked up investment exposure to Whitehaven. "Vision Super must explain to its members why their retirement savings are once again invested in Whitehaven Coal, one of Australia's worst climate wreckers," Market Forces superannuation funds campaigner ...

Early contributions boost retirement balances

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024
... Australians. "Otivo's recent modelling shows just how much starting extra super contributions early can boost your retirement savings. Consistent contributions over time can really enhance your financial security when you retire," he said. "... our ...

Ageing Australians rapidly shifting retirement planning

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... That's an extra 10 years to fund, an additional 10 years of income to source," he said. "Being able to grow retirement savings while reducing or limiting investment risk and securing the certainty of a stable and sustainable guaranteed income for life ...

GST rebate changes worsens cost of advice: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... impacted consumers by about 7% and it is likely to impact many thousands of super fund members and their long-term retirement savings, Scotchbrook added. The SMSFA warns of other costs associated with changing systems and fee disclosure documentations. ...

ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... frequently asked question thrown at their advisers. The effect of inflation on clients' portfolios and retirement savings is the next hot topic of conversation (73%), followed by general volatility (62%). More than half (56%) of advisers said they ...

HESTA pushes for expediated advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... support in the palm of their hand. "We're seeing members really build their confidence," she said. "Like their retirement savings, confidence compounds, leading to more positive actions as members are encouraged by the progress they're making towards ...

Early release of super scammers cop prison time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... Jade Hawkins commented that fraudulent behaviour like this takes essential funding away from Australians' retirement savings. "We, along with our partner agencies, are committed to investigating and delivering consequences to those who commit fraud," ...

How super funds could better support members: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... optimising drawdown rates, providing lifetime income products that give members the confidence to spend their retirement savings, and guided pathways to help members choose financial products that are right for them. The research found there was work ...