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Two new ETFs on the block

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... distributions each quarter. Betashares executive Alex Vynokur said the new ETF is a compelling option for SMSF trustees, retirees and pre-retirees looking to make a core allocation to international shares. "Although INCM does have an income focus, investors ...

Challenger expands distribution reach

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... advisers to include annuities in their clients' portfolios, and expands Challenger's distribution reach as Australian retirees look for reliable income streams in retirement. Platforms and superannuation funds are moving ahead of retirement income reforms ...

Australian retirement system weakens

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... least) prepared for tomorrow's ageing world; delivering on the twin goals of providing adequate financial security for retirees that is also economically sustainable. Topping the list was the Netherlands and Denmark on 80.3 and 80.2 respectively ...

Argo Investments attacks Labor franking policy

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... Shareholders Association (ASA) made its own submission to the committee, adding the policy would only serve to penalise retirees who saw fit to invest in Australian companies. "The proposed changes will penalise investors who prefer high dividend-paying ...

Government to relax super work test

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2018
The Federal Government is aiming to boost the superannuation balances of retirees by relaxing the super contributions work test for one year. To be able to make voluntary contributions to super, members aged 65 to 74 are generally required to work a ...

Financial advice as charitable giving

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
... hours a week to Leda, advising an average of three clients a week. So far, the bulk of interest in Leda has come from retirees struggling with Centrelink and their retirement savings. The firm also focuses on assisting people with disabilities and serious ...

NAB, MLC face class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
... it back," he said. Others that were wrongfully sold the cover include dependent spouses, seasonal workers, self-funded retirees, self-employed people and those with pre-existing medical conditions.

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... funds, to claim their full credits is an established feature of our tax system and is core to the financial security of retirees," Wilson said. "There has been legitimate community concern about proposals to remove cash refunds for their full allocation ...

Big-spending retirees live in Melbourne: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
Melbourne's surrounding suburbs are home to Australia's highest spending retirees, Milliman analysis shows. Retirees living in the wealthy enclaves of Armadale, Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra East and Toorak or Stonnington West spend $56,711 per year ...

Australian retirement outcomes among the best

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2018
Latest research from Natixis Investment Managers shows the wellbeing of Australia's retirees remains steady. For the third year running Australia has placed sixth overall for retirement outcomes in Natixis' Global Retirement Index, sitting behind Switzerland ...