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Most Australians proactively retire: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... our golden years. The findings demonstrate that feeling empowered to choose when and how you step into this next phase of life results in a healthier transition and greater retirement happiness, retirement adjustment, and satisfaction," she said. Challenger ...

Pinnacle FUM soars 20%, introduces new boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
Pinnacle Investment Management's affiliates reported a 20% jump in funds under management (FUM) as it welcomes Life Cycle Investment Partners to the fold. The multi-boutique reported total FUM of $110.1 billion at the end the 2024 financial year. ...

AIA Australia names head of wellbeing

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
The wellbeing team is now part of the life insurer's shared value partnership team, following a strategic decision to maximise support for customers. AIA Australia has announced the new wellbeing team structure and welcomed Lucy Hartley as head ...

AFCA complaints surge in FY24

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
... insurance sector-related issues. AFCA has not yet provided a breakdown of the complaints related to financial advice, super, and life insurance, only flagging that banking and finance complaints rose 11% to 59,636. Scam-related complaints rose 81% to ...

Russell Investments default option returns up to 12.3%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024
... savings of its 80,000 members. "It also reinforces the commitment of the fund to manage investments through members' life stages, giving them the best chance at a great life after work," Furlan said. "The two biggest factors that can limit members' ...

Super for housing will cause rents to soar: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
... duties and rates would all rise - and people would lose a mountain of money from their super at retirement. "It would make life harder financially for young Australians - especially those renting - and make cost-of-living pressures worse." Speaking at ...

Adviser profits up despite client loss: Investment Trends

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
... practices, Investment Trends found key differences among males and females. Female advisers are 25% more likely to adopt a life stage mindset when advising clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. Some 30% of males on the other hand are focused ...

Allianz Retire+ joins CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed Allianz Retire+ as its newest full member. Joining as the 20 th member, Allianz Retire+ chief executive Adrian Stewart said he believes the move will better serve the advancement of the life ...

TAL appoints chief executive, individual life

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
Gavin Teichner has been promoted to chief executive, individual life, effective October 1. Teichner will succeed Fiona Macgregor, who will become the group's chief executive and managing director. Teichner is currently executive general manager ...

WTW retirement solutions lead steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
A long-serving Willis Towers Watson (WTW) superannuation and retirement expert has left the firm after nearly 28 years. Nick Callil was the head of retirement solutions for Australia, leading WTW's research in retirement strategy. He also consulted ...