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Asset managers held to higher standard: FSC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... growing one of the biggest pools of funds in the world - almost $3 trillion - the retirement savings of millions of Australians," Loane said. "Fund managers understand their role and responsibility very clearly, increasing the wealth and improving the ...

New super product for investment savvy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... successful national scheme ensuring everyone puts some of their income towards a comfortable retirement. On the other, many Australians are not engaged in their super funds due to lack of transparency and control. Many funds are index trackers, and members ...

Plum Super launches retirement product

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
A new product designed to help Australians manage their superannuation in the lead up to and during retirement has hit the market. Plum Retirement Income, a Plum Super (wholly NAB-owned) initiative, will offer an account-based pension for customers ...

Two appointments for BTFG life business

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... experience, a customer-focused approach and a steadfast belief in the important role that insurance plays in helping Australians protect their families.

Government cracks down on salary sacrifice loophole

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... recommended closing the loophole and improving employer's compliance with their superannuation guarantee obligations. "If Australians are to continue to have confidence in the integrity of the superannuation system, we must ensure employers are paying ...

Looking ahead key to flipping bad money habits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
About 10% of Australians struggle so much with debt that it directly impacts their wellbeing and UBank believes widespread financial mismanagement is the result of a severe disconnect from our future selves. UBank, NAB's digital-only offering, conducted ...

AustralianSuper posts annual investment results

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
Australia's largest superannuation fund, with more than $120 billion under management, has returned double digit returns for balanced account members. After taxes and fees, the investment option returned 12.44% for the 2016-17 financial year. According ...

Competition would save Australians millions in super fees: Deloitte

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... superannuation system, taking into account the inherent challenges in delivering effective consumer choice in the sector." "All Australians should be enabled to freely choose a fund that suits them." According to Rainmaker research, the superannuation ...

Former AFA chief executive joins advice practice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... said he is excited to be assisting the firm with its future ambitions. "We share a passion to improve the lives of Australians through the highest quality, non-conflicted advice delivered with uncompromising standards of client experience. I look forward ...

Banks continue campaign to discredit SA bank tax

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
Australia's big four banks again warned South Australians of the impact a state-based tax would have as the South Australian Liberal opposition confirmed it will move to block the tax's implementation. In an open letter to South Australian customers ...