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Gradual progress on super fund digital engagement

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2015
... 36% last year to 82% today. This is a key requirement for engaging with device-driven members. IQ said 21% of adult Australians did not have a fixed internet connection at December 2014 with many of these opting to access the internet only on their mobiles. ...

Future Generation IPO raises $300m

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2015
... capital pro-bono so 1% of the fund's net assets can be donated each year to Australian non-profits committed to young Australians affected by mental issues. "We are very grateful to our shareholders who deserve a special thank you for establishing a ...

University investment portfolio includes tobacco and beer

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2015
... banks, Telstra and BHP Billiton. In June, Insync Funds Management chief investment officer Monik Kotecha advocated for Australians to invest in highly profitable alcohol-related companies. Earlier this year Sydney University updated its investment policy ...

TAL weighs obesity risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015
... the forefront of the obesity problem and it represents a substantial health, societal and financial issue for all Australians. "The most recent Australian Health Survey 2011-2012 showed that nearly 63% of Australian adults are considered overweight or ...

Aussie super funds in top 100

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2015
UniSuper has crept in to the world's top 100 retirement savings funds, joining four Australian counterparts in the annual list compiled by Pensions & Investments magazine and Towers Watson. The P&I/Towers Watson Global 300 list was launched today with ...

Government should super seed low income earners

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2015
... Australia is proposing the federal government pay an annual $5000 superannuation contribution to lower and middle income Australians between 27 and 36 years old. Known as "Super Seed" the payment would help bridge the superannuation gender gap as well ...

Advisers key to encourage charitable giving

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2015
Less than 10% of Australians leave a charitable gift in their will, but financial advisers could help change that. According to Perpetual, 87% of Australians support a charity during their lifetime, but the percentage shrinks to 29% for people that ...

New SMSFs slowing as boomers retire

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2015
Net establishments of new self-managed super funds have steadily declined since mid-2014, according to ATO and APRA data. Specifically, net establishments have fallen by 24% to 22,822 in the 12 months to June 2015. While this can be partly attributed ...

Affinia announces adviser award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015
... "It is so important for us all to recognise the great work of advisers and the vital role they play in the lives of Australians. It is not only pleasing to recognise the high calibre of high quality strategic advice but to witness the comradery of the ...

Super funds need to compete globally

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015
... and a telco" because your benchmark relative managers aren't going to blow their risk budgets. As a large portion of Australians move from accumulation to post-retirement, McLaughlin said there would be an increased market for defensive assets including ...