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Reconsider the home as a retirement income pillar: Actuaries Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024

... the Narrative on the Role of the Home, calls for a rethink on how the home is traditionally viewed, changing from a "nest egg" to a key financial asset retirees can use as an income stream in retirement. It comes as more than three million Australians ...

Advised investors spurring SMSF rebound

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024

... continually invest in technology that maximises operational and trading efficiencies," Hill said. "It's clear the 'DIY nest egg' remains popular and that advisers who invest in technology will maintain a competitive advantage when serving this market ...

Simple strategies to overcome gender super gap

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024

... "For instance, consolidating your superannuation so you stop paying multiple sets of fees can help you build a bigger nest egg for retirement. The task takes only a few minutes, but it can mean thousands or tens of thousands more dollars in your super ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024

... July 2025. The measure is expected to benefit 180,000 families annually, primarily women, adding about $7000 to their nest egg per period of parental leave taken. It's a measure that has long been advocated for by the super industry and unions, given ...

Super assets reach $3.7tn

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024

Australians' nest egg jumped 10% to $3.7 trillion in the year to 2023 thanks to strong contributions and share market performance. The latest statistics from the prudential regulator show that APRA-regulated assets dominate the pool, growing 12% to ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024

... and 2023 of 37%. It is followed by Switzerland (36%), South Korea (27%), Japan (25%), and Hong Kong (14%). Australians' nest egg pitted against GDP also increased drastically, with the ratios for Australia, Switzerland, South Korea and Japan jumping ...

Aussies want control of nest eggs: FSC

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024

Australians want total control over how they spend their retirement savings but are willing to seek professional advice to do so, a new Financial Services Council (FSC) survey finds. The poll of 2500 superannuation members conducted by C|T Group found ...

SMC finds $38k nest egg boost for working mums

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024

The Super Members Council is calling on the federal government to boost the retirement savings of working mothers by $38,000 via two critical policy changes. In the first instance, the SMC calculates that working mums can be $12,500 to $14,500 better ...

Advice reforms can solve retirement income challenges

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024

... material to members to better understand how large unforeseen expenses such as aged care and medical expenses affect their nest egg. Such new laws can lead to super funds assisting or nudging members to "better settings as they approach enter and then ...

Super funds lack data for effective retirement assistance: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024

... the government and the industry - to ensure financial security for those in retirement. Instead of just having a 'nest egg,' let's focus on ensuring there's an option for retirees to have a guaranteed income stream, Challenger chief executive ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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