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Most funds to offer default IP for MySuper

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2012

... many super funds, we're encouraged to see there will be greater scope for protecting the most important asset of many Australians - their working income - via default income protection insurance."

Super debate flawed: ASFA

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

... change but any reforms should be considered against whether they assist in meeting the objective of ensuring that all Australians achieve an adequate retirement income, not on the short-term Budget bottom line. Individuals on paid parental leave, the ...

ISN expand policy and research team

LINDA HAUSKEN | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

... Mohita are joining the team to help us achieve our goal of maximising the retirement savings of more than five million Australians," he added.

State Street appointed custodian for ING's Living Super

LINDA HAUSKEN | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

... of the product, which has ruffled some feathers in the market as it is the first Balanced option available to all Australians that have no administration or management fees. Under the new agreement, State Street will provide custody and administration ...

Retirement adequacy hits post-GFC low: AMP

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

... said AMP. "The Index shows salary sacrifice contributions have fallen across most age groups, particularly for older Australians who traditionally put more into their superannuation as they approach retirement, but are now restricted by caps on voluntary ...

Compliance stifling innovation: BTFG

MELANIE TIMBRELL | WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2012

... better support advisers having the important conversations with their clients and broadening the reach of advice among Australians that way," Power said. In a further hint at what the future may hold, Power also said that if legislation were to allow ...

Greater uptake in global equities: Zurich

MELANIE TIMBRELL | WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2012

... find strategies that do not rely solely on cash rates or a rise in local markets to provide income for the cohort of Australians soon to face retirement. "Advisers know that staying in cash over the long run is not going to deliver the returns or income ...

InsuranceLine launches Income Protection Plus

LINDA HAUSKEN | MONDAY, 24 SEP 2012

... InsuranceLine "With all the health issues and risks today, we are providing access to this important protection for more Australians." Hoyle said this new product is innovative and responds to the changing needs of consumers. "We know that it is important ...

New MLC product protects retirees from volatility

LINDA HAUSKEN | THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2012

MLC has outlined plans to launch a new MasterKey Investment Protection product to help Australians protect their retirement savings from ongoing volatility in equity markets. MLC's new retirement product offers two forms of protection, protected capital ...

Draft legislation to streamline trans-Tasman retirement savings

LINDA HAUSKEN | WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2012

... legislation to establish a trans-Tasman retirement savings portability scheme, expected to assist the thousands of Australians and New Zealanders who move across the Tasman every year. The new proposed scheme, which was released yesterday, will allow ...

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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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