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Retirement income goal would solve super's issues: CSRI

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016

... 'nation building' projects. It should be about providing adequate income through all the years of retirement for all Australians," Pascuzzo said. CSRI say short-term budgetary and political positioning over superannuation threatens to put off even an ...

BT awarded Life Company of the Year

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016

... CommInsure were presented with the Investment Bond Award. Fox said financial advisers play a vital role in helping Australians recognise their personal life insurance needs and to put protection in place, with around 50% of all life insurance policies ...

Reducing concessional contribution caps would hurt: SMSFA

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016

... fiscal issues rather than a long-term debate about our future savings and it continues to erode the confidence of all Australians in the system. "We reiterate our position that the government must enshrine the objectives of superannuation in legislation ...

Parliament passes FoFA amendments

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016

... continue to implement initiatives from the Financial System Inquiry in order to enhance the financial system and ensure Australians continue to have confidence that our financial system is the best in the world."

IQ Group appoints customer advocacy head

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016

Superannuation and wealth management consultant IQ Group has appointed a head of customer advocacy and assurance. Katherine Forrest was previously a principal consultant with IQ Group; prior to that, she held roles at SunSuper, Equip, Suncorp and superannuation ...

New FPA chief steps up

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 1 MAR 2016

... continue to work with our members, government and other key stakeholders towards a better financial future for all Australians," De Gori said. "In many ways it's business as usual at the FPA. Our focus, dedication and drive to secure the right outcomes ...

Survey shows people struggling to put more super away

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016

Australians believe now is a good time to pay off debt and top-up their super but many say they can't afford to put money away after living expenses, according to a new survey by MLC. The latest MLC Wealth Sentiment Survey also shows that 50% of Australians ...

Three super funds take responsible investment gong

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016

... Super and Christian Super. Commenting on the announcement, Australian Ethical managing director Phil Vernon said, "Australians are increasingly embracing ethical investing, which we saw reflected in our own business results announced last week. Over ...

FSC reveals six-point super plan

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016

... recommended an additional 3% would "get the majority to self-sufficiency"); "Provide tax concessions which give all Australians... an incentive to save"; and "Increase the preservation age in line with increases in the age pension and life expectancy." ...

Link Group happy with Superpartners progress

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016

Link Group has reported a $4 million loss for the half-year to 31 December as a result of IPO costs but says it is seeing growth in all its revenue streams and is on track to meet its full year forecasts. The $4 million loss includes costs of $26.9 ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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