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New super fund targets millennials

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... Investment Management. Elevate is targeting socially-aware millennials with its pitch. "Australians, particularly younger Australians, tend to view super as an unimportant and ineffective asset," Kwan said in a press release. "It is not currently mandatory ...

Cost savings, RC boost digital advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
... said. "Tired stereotypes do not apply here. Older Australians have no issues using digital technology, while younger Australians will engage with their superannuation. Decimal's role is to provide the platform that removes the time and cost barriers ...

AMP Capital revamps ethical super funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... committee, which we believe is the first of its type in the industry, ensures we're giving an equal voice to younger Australians on how their superannuation is invested and brings new perspectives to sustainable and ethical issues," Le Mesurier said. ...

Advice associations weigh in on member interests bill

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
... the bill's intent, noting insurance premiums can have a significant impact on the retirement outcomes of younger Australians, especially if the insurance is unnecessary. But both also believe the bill will provide significant unintended consequences ...

More Australians retire with big mortgages

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... [meaning] that Australians buying homes have had to borrow more relative to their incomes." "Increasingly, younger Australians are delaying their first purchase and not becoming homeowners until later in life, so they've got shorter working lives over ...

Super fund members satisfied but restless

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... investing is gradually gaining popularity, and super funds that cater to this growing demand will stand out among younger Australians," Choi said. The Investment Trends 2018 Member Sentiment and Communications Report compiles responses from more than ...

Younger advisers drive digital client engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... enhancements. In April, another Investment Trends' survey found the adoption of robo-advice is dominated by younger Australians. However, 36% of online shares investors aged 65 and over would consider using robo-advice, as would 40% of those aged ...

Government to ban default life insurance in super

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... aspects of their superannuation savings. Greater engagement leads to better outcomes in retirement," she said. "Younger Australians impacted by this policy should think hard about what insurance they need and make sure they are covered appropriately. ...

BetaShares launches Australian ESG fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... "Demand for sustainable investing products is on the rise in Australia. More and more investors, especially younger Australians, are conscious about where their money goes and what kind of business activities they support," Vynokur said. "What started ...

Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... strategy will form a key aspect of Beveridge's contribution to REI Super's vision, as the fund looks to attract younger Australians. "Young people don't often think about superannuation because for them it's too far away to consider. We need to look ...