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Government releases draft super reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... the reforms as "fairer, more flexible and more sustainable," Treasurer Scott Morrison argued that "the majority of Australians" will either be "better off or unaffected." The first tranche of legislation enshrines the objective of superannuation - "to ...

Majority of Australians without financial plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... accordingly," De Gori said. From the research four distinct financial personality types emerged, with the majority of Australians continuing to identify as risk adverse (55%). The four financial personality types are: Poker master (12% of respondents) ...

'Constant tinkering' leaves Australians uncertain: MLC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... manager, wealth advice, Greg Miller said: "This research shows that regardless of age and income - the majority of Australians are feeling unprepared for retirement. "Advisers regularly experience this uncertainty in super first-hand among their clients. ...

Former politician joins fintech board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... customer needs," Ripoll said. "Joining Map My Plan gives me the opportunity to help bring great advice to the majority of Australians currently missing out and to do something positive with my years of experience in parliament and government." Ripoll ...

Australians pessimistic about retirement lifestyle

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
The majority of Australians aged 45 and up (53.1%) believe that they will not have an adequate super balance or income to maintain their desired lifestyle in retirement, according to new research from CoreData. CoreData's 2016 Post Retirement Report ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... the age of 65 and over, a significant increase from 66% in 2013-14 and just 48% ten years before. "The majority of Australians intend to retire between 65-69 years, but the results show that now over a quarter of males 45 years and over plan to work ...

More Australians intend to retire later

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2016
... average intended retirement age is 65 years; 66 years for men and 65 years for women, noted the ABS. "The majority of Australians intend to retire between 65-69 years, but the results show that now over a quarter of males 45 years and over plan to work ...

ISA slams super opt out proposal

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016
... Australia's economic future," said ISA chair Peter Collins. "Super builds a substantial nest egg for the vast majority of Australians through compound interest over decades of saving. This proposal would cost younger workers very dearly in the long run. ...

Industry bodies attack SG freeze speculation

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016
... 9.5% would be inconsistent with Australia's future needs for savings. It is simply too low to help the majority of Australians fund their retirement and would mean that more than 80% of Australians would still be dependent on the age pension by 2050 ...

FSC calls for 12% super by 2022

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2015
... Financial System Inquiry. "The FSC's definition of the objective of superannuation is to ensure that the majority of Australians achieve an adequate retirement and reduce the call on the public purse." Loane also said: "We should not be happy to lock ...