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Super needs a radical new solution to longevity: Keating

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014
... adequacy is looming as major issue and the government is one of the few institutions able to insure Australians across generations. "[It] requires a completely new basis of thinking than anything we've been doing now by the former Labor government, as ...

Family office model attractive to feuding families

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2014
... trading business. A The purpose of the family office is to preserve and protect the family wealth for current and future generations. Deloitte Private partner Elise Elliott said that competition remains intense for the business of ultra-high net worth ...

Industry asks for long-term, comprehensive approach to Age Pension

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014
... that the increased life expectancy of Australians is the driver for Age Pension and superannuation policy, so future generations of taxpayers are not burdened with the cost of our retirement." The FSC recommended the government to consider leveraging ...

Advisers at risk of losing three in 10 clients

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2014
... as budgeting and goal setting," CoreData head of financial services Kristen Turnbull said. "The opportunity spans generations, with advice seekers most likely to be Generation X, however Baby Boomers and Generation Y also expressing an interest. They ...

Advice industry under-prepared for younger client base

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014
... program of events and forums to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, experience, skills and networks between the generations. The Inspire program similarly engages women in the industry to create a community for networking, coaching, mentoring, leadership ...

AMP migrates extra $14bn to North platform

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2014
... flagship North platform, the technology for which is provided by DST's Bluedoor. The consolidation of AMP's iAccess, Generations and Summit products to the one platform involved the transition of $14 billion of funds under advice and 131,000 customers ...

NZ Super sells forestry stake to iwi group

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2014
... these six iwi have been able to access a sizeable, highly strategic investment opportunity that will benefit future generations. This is an exciting and ground-breaking step forward for New Zealand and for the Maori economy." Kakano chairperson Vanessa ...

AMP migrates platforms into North Online

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2014
AMP has migrated its Summit, Generations and iAccess platforms onto the North Online technology after the three wraps reported losses in the company's full year results this week. The migration represents the transfer of 131,000 customers and more than ...

GenYs shy away from independent, professional advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2014
... services Bede Cronin said. He added that the findings "reveal a clear opportunity for planners to engage with younger generations to teach them about the value of financial planning and show them the benefits that come from investing in their financial ...

Gen Ys engaged with life insurance

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
... more of our youngest adults are 'making their own decision' to take out life insurance at a higher rate than older generations, which shows they are more engaged in their financial affairs than they have been given credit for in the past," TAL chief ...