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How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... accounts. "Younger investors will need to generate more wealth through superannuation to allow them a comfortable retirement income. While younger investors have the benefit of longer working lives and a rising superannuation guarantee, they will need ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... presenting an evolving challenge in financial planning for retirement." However, TAL and Investment Trends' recent Retirement Income report found fewer than 5% of retirees are concerned about still having debts to pay off in retirement. Overall, the ...

APRA flags premium volatility in superannuation group life insurance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... operations to improve understanding of the member demographic potentially to assist with the determination of retirement income strategies as required by section 52(8A) of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) addressing Retirement ...

Payday super timing, deliberate: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to criticism of the government's plans around the introduction of payday superannuation, saying holding off until 2026 is deliberate and will give employers plenty of time to get it right. Unpaid superannuation ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... success of the accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income system, supporting funds to deliver better retirement income products and services, and making lifetime income products more ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... superannuation trustees to offer members targeted help, guidance, and advice (HGA) on issues outlined in the Retirement Income Review (RIC). The Actuaries Institute dialogue paper, Retirement matters, explained that such a framework would include support ...

Allianz Retire+ adds 'industry first' feature to AGILE

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
... retirement specialist launched its Group Retirement Solutions function, giving super funds the ability to allocate retirement income products to members at scale, leveraging Allianz's global insurance capabilities.

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
Longevity risk, a greying population, and the proliferation of retirement income products are forcing financial advisers to be better equipped in navigating a landscape that is becoming increasingly more complex, an industry expert says. Optimum Pensions ...

Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has joined forces with Challenger to launch the next stage of its retirement income strategy in early 2024. The longevity solution was developed by CSC under its RIS program to help meet its customer's ...

Product modernisation will strengthen retirement outcomes: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... result in consumers having $16 billion more in their retirement by 2050, delivering $21 billion in additional retirement income for Australians." According to the report, an individual aged 40 with a current balance of $80,000 could have an additional ...