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Actuaries re-enter super housing debate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... family home due to doubts over the ability of superannuation to provide a sustainable and comfortable income for most Australians over the life of their retirement. Institute president Lindsay Smartt said it is an emotional issue as many people do not ...

Super tax concessions no gift

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... taxation concessions are a "gift", saying their implementation has been more about budget fixes. Vision Super said Australians have been subjected to at least 25 major changes to the taxation arrangements on superannuation since 1983, demonstrating the ...

CommInsure portfolio exec leaves for MetLife

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... corporates, superannuation trustees and employers to deliver products and services that meet the specific needs of Australians. Torrington will take a key role in MetLife's group risk business, contributing to Australia's group insurance sector which ...

Energy Super ramps aged care advice

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... those looking to plan for their parents. "From the overwhelming response we've had to our seminars, it's clear that Australians are crying out for help with this issue. For many it's something they've never encountered before and have been unsure where ...

Govt announces superannuation's objective

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... 1992 outlined when it introduced the Superannuation Guarantee legislation: to supplement the age pension to enable Australians to enjoy improved standard of living in retirement. A statement released today by the Association of Superannuation Funds of ...

Advisers looking for longevity and aged care solutions

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... advice. "They will think, 'If my planner doesn't know this, what else doesn't he know?'" she said. She argued that many Australians misunderstand the true costs of aged care, noting that for the accommodation and health care services provided in a typical ...

Advisers have assets test top of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... Carnevale said social security continues to be top of mind for advisers and their clients considering that about 75% of Australians aged 65 and over qualify for at least a part government pension to supplement their income. "It's no surprise then that ...

Senate to investigate life industry

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... for a medical occurrence such as a heart attack," the statement said. The additional terms of reference also give Australians an opportunity to make a submission on their dealings with their life insurance company, "particularly if they feel they were ...

QSuper takes industry leap with retirement incomes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... and the bonus will be included in the money we move across to their income account." Pennisi said with the number of Australians aged 65 and over expected to double by 2055, helping members through their post-retirement phase was a key priority of the ...

Hyperion named Fund Manager of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016
Hyperion Asset Management has been named Australian Fund Manager of the Year at the Australian Morningstar Awards. The Australian equity house also took home two category awards for Domestic Equities and Domestic Equities - Small Cap. Morningstar praised ...