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BT Super for Life launches video member statements

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2014
... The video then projects how much they can expect to have in retirement, both as a lump sum and a potential 25-year income stream, and compares this to the amount needed for a 'comfortable lifestyle', as calculated by the Association of Superannuation ...

FTSE and ASFA launch Australian bond indices

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2014
FTSE Group has collaborated with the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) to launch a set of fixed income benchmarks covering the various segments of the Australian bond market. The FTSE ASFA Australia Bond Index Series will provide ...

Extend MySuper to retirement: ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2014
... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). In its submission to the government's review of retirement income stream regulation, ASFA said this whole-of-life approach could mean extending MySuper into the retirement phase, as 'MyPension'. ...

FEATURE: Quenching the thirst for income

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2014
Low economic growth and wavering investment confidence in the wake of the global financial crisis has turned a stampede of investors onto the portfolio boosting benefits of income-paying investments. But understanding the many options available can ...

HESTA appoints general manager of member advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2014
... members on investment choices, insurance options, additional contributions to the fund and transferring to the HESTA Income Stream. Mulvihill has a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and was previously a financial adviser at Industry Fund ...

Throw out relative performance tables: Finsia

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2014
... drawdown (in wealth terms), terminal wealth (i.e. account balance in dollar terms), projected annuity income (i.e. the income stream that could be purchased with terminal wealth over an agreed timeframe) and projected replacement rate (i.e. projected ...

ASFA asks FSI for clear targets to measure super success

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... on the lessons that have been learnt as the system has grown. For example, we know that when consumers choose an income stream product, they must be able to compare the costs benefits and risks relevant to their own individual circumstances. Ultimately ...

Invesco launches new fund

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2014
... portfolio. Senior secured bank loans offer investors a range of benefits including stable returns with a floating income stream, priority repayment in the event of default, a high level of transparency, low correlation with other asset classes, a possible ...

Bowen supports lump sum status quo

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2014
There is no evidence to suggest Australians abuse their right to withdraw superannuation as a lump sum, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has said. Addressing delegates at the Financial Services Council conference, the former treasurer said forcing consumers ...

NGS launches income-focused retirement product

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2014
... shows that a portfolio focused on yield is particularly suited to retirees in Australia who want a reasonably stable income stream, but who also want their capital to last as long as they do." "There is a good chance a member's super may run out, especially ...