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Planner annuity interest climbs

ELISE BURGESS | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2012

... use them in 2012 if they were available to them," said Peker. Long and short term annuities were the most popular with lifetime annuities holding a smaller subset of the market with only 9% of planners recommending the use of lifetime fixed annuities ...

Contrib caps improve super social equity

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012

... point-in-time estimates of superannuation's social equity difficult to establish, they argue. ASFA said a better measure is lifetime value of superannuation tax concessions and age pension entitlements, which it estimates at about $370,000 regardless ...

Call for new generation annuities

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2012

The Actuaries Institute has called for tax disincentives to be removed from deferred lifetime annuity products found in overseas markets, along with the development of a new generation of annuities in its pre-budget submission to the Federal Government. ...

Bold predictions of US recovery

MELANIE TIMBRELL | THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012

... indicative of a rise, maintained Baur, who quipped that Warren Buffett's prediction that housing prices would not turn in his lifetime was indicative of the fact that "he's an old guy," rather than any comment on sector potential. While the US managed ...

Super industry responds to MYEFO

ELISE BURGESS | WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011

... in equities were the most popular retirement product in the bull market they can't be relied on to provide bedrock or lifetime retirement income, and need to be supplemented with fixed income investments capable of providing guaranteed income payments ...

AXA Gorilla to retire

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2011

... announcement that AXA Equitable's gorilla is following his own advice and is about to retire. "The 800lb gorilla has spent a lifetime 'in the room,' reminding you to plan for your retirement. Now he's about to go out and embark on his own retirement," ...

2012 China study tour launched

RACHEL DAVIS | FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011

... years since we had a study tour and the changes in China post the GFC have been vast and this is essentially a once in a lifetime opportunity to see China still developing," said Jonathan Wu, associate director, head of distribution and operations, PCFM. ...

AustralianSuper three year fee freeze

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 10 OCT 2011

... understand the types of fees they are charged by their super fund, and the true impact of those fees over time. Over a lifetime these fees can accumulate to a significant amount, essentially reducing retirement savings." Silk said members should check ...

Tributes flow for governance visionary

MATT WOODINGTON | WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011

... and a protector of superannuation investments. "Erik was a leader, a mentor and a friend. He achieved in his shortened lifetime far more than most would in several lifetimes," said Steve Gibbs, director, Investor Group on Climate Change. "Erik Mather ...

Challenger results prove annuity winner

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011

... feedback from advisers who want greater flexibility for customers who use platforms." Challenger may also bring in Deferred lifetime annuities (DLAs), which currently require minor legislative changes to put the product on an equal footing with other ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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