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Asset allocation is over, investors chase returns

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2015
... this trend. We've seen SMSF investors have a preference for the big four banks, which pay high dividends." However, "Australians should be re-thinking their domestic equities bias, and looking overseas for deeper markets and better opportunities," Forster ...

AustralianSuper, Brookfield in second US deal

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
Plans to have about 10% of AustralianSuper's fund assets allocated to property were bolstered by a second joint partnership with Brookfield Property Partners recently. The most recent partnership saw Brookfield sell AustralianSuper a 49% stake in eight ...

Australians ill prepared for financial future

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2015
Australians are potentially being complacent about their finances with little or no plans in place now and for the future, according to the latest survey data from CUA. More than half of the 1,061 Australians surveyed said they had no financial plans ...

Miller to take permanent leading role at NAB Wealth

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2015
... constantly evolving industry. Advice needs are changing and we need to continue to strengthen our business to ensure more Australians are receiving the financial advice they need to protect and grow their wealth." Miller commented: "I am excited to lead ...

Future Fund and AustralianSuper settle court case

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2015
... management to fully focus on the important task of continuing the strong growth of the fund for the benefit of all Australians," the Future Fund said. "The Future Fund has always maintained that it has acted appropriately and properly at all times, and ...

Super tax concession savings not overly generous: NAB

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2015
... submission to government, has said superannuation should be the most concessionally incentivised form of savings for Australians so it remains the most attractive structure to save for an adequate retirement. This is one of six superannuation objectives ...

Super pool reducing Aussie reliance on foreign capital: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2015
... investment which has contributed to economic stability and growth. Compulsory superannuation has diversified the assets Australians hold, reducing risk and increasing returns, according to the research. ASFA chief executive, Pauline Vamos, said more ...

Rice Warner debunks super myths

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2015
The chief executive of superannuation research and advice firm Rice Warner believes Australians will be set up for poor retirement unless the industry kills off its many myths. In his latest column for Rice Warner, Michael Rice said many proposed solutions ...

Early release super approvals increasing

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2015
About 73% of Australians who applied for an early release of their superannuation were given approval in the first 10 months of the 2014-15 financial year, according to data from the Department of Human Services. As of April more than 16,000 early release ...

Westpac adviser sets up private wealth firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2015
... independent focus and will remain institutionally connected with access to the latest research and intelligence," he said. "Australians seeking financial advice are seeking more transparent relationships, superior service and outcomes that are in their ...