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Challenger Life books record annuity sales

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023

... 75% of TelstraSuper's retirement income on offer are account-based pensions. The remaining 25%, which are group annuities, will see the super fund issue its own lifetime income stream that will be insured by Challenger. On July 31, Challenger kicked ...

Anti-hawking laws could dampen super fund advice: Academic

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023

... is not clear, however, how trustees can help members choose between the range of account-based pensions and lifetime annuities that are currently available," he added. Regulatory Guide 276 Superannuation forecasts: Calculators and retirement estimates ...

Allianz Retire+ strengthens distribution team

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023

... certainty for their clients in retirement, while Natalie's deep sector knowledge of retirement income solutions and annuities will support the efforts in NSW to deliver solutions to advisers and their clients. Natalie has a deep understanding of ...

GBST revamps wealth platform, unveils corporate rebrand

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023

... over the past year, with opportunities in the UK for Pension Platforms such as master trusts, personal pensions, and annuities. "We have a diversity of potential client opportunities across wealth managers, retail investment platforms and superannuation ...

Inflation decimates retiree purchasing power

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023

... ensuring that the investor's purchasing power remains intact. "Retirees are worried about inflation and it [CPI-linked annuities] gives them protection; it's a guaranteed inflation adjustment," Minney said. To mitigate the risk of running out ...

HUB24 tops platform rankings

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023

... the centre of a range of initiatives by many platforms. "This has translated into a material step up in the range of annuities, capital-protected funds, and longevity protection funds added to the investment menu, as well as the development of new retirement ...

Challenger reports strong results

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023

... "We have positioned the business to benefit from rising interest rates, which have stimulated strong demand for retail annuities, particularly longer dated products." "In Funds Management, our diverse offering has allowed our business to largely withstand ...

Netwealth rolls out platform enhancements

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023

... alerts on client accounts and investments held within a client's account, such as expiring term deposits and maturing annuities. As well as monitor client cash flow with minimum cash alerts, monitor minimum investment amounts within models and filter ...

Retirees feel the brunt of inflation: Challenger

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2023

... to rise as inflation continues. Income stream options such as account-based pensions, guaranteed CPI-linked lifetime annuities and market-linked lifetime annuities can also help, Challenger said.

ASIC confirms advisers can offer home equity access guidance

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023

... is often used in conjunction with other financial products, such as age pension entitlements and super pensions, or annuities, Miller continued.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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