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Super assets reach $3.7tn

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024

Australians' nest egg jumped 10% to $3.7 trillion in the year to 2023 thanks to strong contributions and share market performance. The latest statistics from the prudential regulator show that APRA-regulated assets dominate the pool, growing 12% to ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024

... and 2023 of 37%. It is followed by Switzerland (36%), South Korea (27%), Japan (25%), and Hong Kong (14%). Australians' nest egg pitted against GDP also increased drastically, with the ratios for Australia, Switzerland, South Korea and Japan jumping ...

Aussies want control of nest eggs: FSC

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024

Australians want total control over how they spend their retirement savings but are willing to seek professional advice to do so, a new Financial Services Council (FSC) survey finds. The poll of 2500 superannuation members conducted by C|T Group found ...

SMC finds $38k nest egg boost for working mums

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024

The Super Members Council is calling on the federal government to boost the retirement savings of working mothers by $38,000 via two critical policy changes. In the first instance, the SMC calculates that working mums can be $12,500 to $14,500 better ...

Advice reforms can solve retirement income challenges

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024

... material to members to better understand how large unforeseen expenses such as aged care and medical expenses affect their nest egg. Such new laws can lead to super funds assisting or nudging members to "better settings as they approach enter and then ...

Super funds lack data for effective retirement assistance: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024

... the government and the industry - to ensure financial security for those in retirement. Instead of just having a 'nest egg,' let's focus on ensuring there's an option for retirees to have a guaranteed income stream, Challenger chief executive ...

Centuria buys greenhouse farm

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024

Centuria Capital Group is ramping up its agricultural portfolio with the acquisition of a $21.5 million greenhouse farm. The Centuria Agriculture Fund (CAF) is the new owner of the facility operated by hydroponic vegetable producer P'Petual Holdings. ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023

... in 10 Australians expect they will have enough savings for retirement, and one in three are not confident that their nest egg will provide for an adequate lifestyle. A key finding of the study was that one in nine expect to enter retirement with more ...

Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023

... their legacy wishes and this calls for expert support to navigate effectively." Consequently, the report notes that a "nest egg mentality" prevails in Australia, fuelled by uncertainty. This mindset often includes hoarding superannuation, a practice ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023

... Earlier in the month, NFF chief executive Tony Mahar said farmers consider their land holdings as their primary retirement nest egg. "This practice is paramount in succession planning, where land assets are frequently transferred into SMSFs to facilitate ...

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Former chief financial officer at Rest returns in new role

VINNY VUCAGO

Rest is welcoming back its former chief financial officer as its inaugural chief commercial officer.

Macquarie chair provides 'cautious' outlook at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN

Macquarie Group has provided its first quarter update at its AGM, with outgoing chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake describing trading conditions as "satisfactory".

GDG delivers 36% jump in FUM

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Generation Development Group has reported strong growth to the year ending June 30.

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The brother of Australian breakdancing Olympian 'Raygun' has been sentenced 12 months' imprisonment for his role in a global cryptocurrency scam.

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