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Investment bonds see seismic shift: Zenith

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... Australia market," adding that the move will make investing "a far more accessible and transparent option for many Australians, and ultimately help them achieve their financial goals." Real Asset Management also launched a custom multi-asset portfolio ...

Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... strategy will form a key aspect of Beveridge's contribution to REI Super's vision, as the fund looks to attract younger Australians. "Young people don't often think about superannuation because for them it's too far away to consider. We need to look ...

Industry super fund adapts new life insurance model

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... contributions, or can pay their premiums, they're covered," Howard said. "Our insurance pool covers one in 10 working Australians, and pays out over 90 cents of every dollar paid in premiums. These changes make sure that our 1.4 million insured members ...

ASFA disappointed in Royal Commission scope

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... is already struggling under the weight of numerous inquiries, is at odds with maintaining the system and reminded Australians they currently benefit from a world class superannuation system. "Australia is ranked as one of the best retirement systems ...

Vision Super creates head technology role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Vision Super has appointed its first head of technology as it aims to increase its presence among younger Australians and meet their ongoing demands. Joining from KPMG, James Milne is responsible for maintaining and improving the digital experience ...

Misperception of independence jeopardising trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... Financial planners working for financial institutions ranked third at 68.4% - up 4.9% on the prior corresponding period. Australians least satisfied with the investment performance of superannuation were the 56.6% that acquired the product through their ...

DomaCom unitholders approve new trustee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... lending market in July, outlining plans for a senior equity release product, describing it as "a mechanism for elderly Australians to realise part of the value of their home to help fund their retirement." Naoumidis said clearing this final checkpoint ...

Philanthropy at the heart of planning profession

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... raise much needed funds for Future2 to bring new opportunity and hope to socially and financially disadvantaged young Australians through its Make the Difference! grants program. Since 2007, when Future2 was established on the initiative of FPA members ...

Fund managers should have personal stake: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... Apple, Microsoft, Nestle, PayPal and Yum! Brands are world leaders in their fields that have no equivalents on the ASX. Australians are familiar with these names because we use their products and services all the time," Douglass said. Charter Hall group ...

Impact of dementia on estate planning efficacy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... advisers are being reminded of the important role statutory wills play in the estate planning process, as the number of Australians diagnosed with dementia continues to rise. According to Australian Unity Trustees, Australia's ageing population has seen ...