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Short-termism damaging Australian economy: CEDA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
... any other developed economy," CEDA senior economist Melissa Wilson said. "But we also face significant structural change: ageing populations; climate change; technological shifts; and a rebalancing of the global economy. "None of this is new or unknown. ...

Aware Super welcomes new chair

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... innovation, investment capability and commitment to governance, but how they're thinking about retirement," McLoughlin said. "Ageing populations mean retirement is one of the greatest challenges faced by developed economies the world over, and I'm ...

Ageing Australians rapidly shifting retirement planning

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
New research from Allianz Retire+ has shown that Australia's ageing population is rapidly shifting its retirement planning focus to income rather than accumulation. The white paper suggested this change has seen financial advisers refining their advice ...

HNWIs wealth reaches unprecedented levels

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... total HNWI wealth but constitute just over 1% of the total HNWI population. It's projected that over the next two decades, ageing generations will transfer more than $80 trillion, spurring demand for both financial services (such as investment management ...

Stockland, Invesco Real Estate forge land lease deal

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024
... Ian Schilling said: "Land Lease Communities are a high-conviction investment theme for us given the housing shortage and ageing population in Australia. This partnership is a key component in us continuing to grow our diversified portfolio of high-quality ...

EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... added: "It also means an increase in demand for more retail, as well as more healthcare services to cater to the growing and ageing populations' needs."

Australian economic growth slows, IMF maintains positive outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... inflation and financial stability. Key to this will be coordinated policy efforts, addressing productivity declines and an ageing population through structural reforms, and committing to a transition to greener practices. "Tighter fiscal policy is needed ...

Prime Value launches retirement living fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2023
... residents' average age and average length of stay," he said. "Retirement villages are in strong demand due to Australia's ageing population, combined with ongoing housing supply shortages." This year marks Prime Value's 25 years in operation. ...

Mass-affluent population key to insurer sustainability: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... cohort already accounts for $7.44 trillion of insurers' assets, or 24%. The report says strengthening relationships with ageing policyholders and their beneficiaries is a "strategic necessity." This is how insurers will remain relevant amid the great ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... know that many retirees are underspending." If Australia is to be among the best systems in the world and better support ageing Australians to live a life of dignity and confidence, a compulsory income stream must be introduced for all retirees with ...