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AllianzGI appoints public and private markets lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... private and public markets after splitting the global head of investment role. The leadership shake-up follows the retirement of the firm's head of investments, Deborah Zurkow, who announced her retirement in February, At the time, AllianzGI said ...

US pension funds haemorrhage US$249bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... Equable's analysis account for around two-thirds of public pension assets in the US. If total losses across all US public retirement systems were considered, total losses are expected to be "significantly higher." Equable noted the initial market ...

Paying more fees doesn't speed up superannuation death benefit payouts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... trustees, charged "a low" $100 in administration fees on a $50,000 balance for Colonial First State's FirstChoice Wholesale Retirement Pension. Rest, among the slowest, charged $128 for its pension product. Hostplus charged the highest administration ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... members will be starting to think about retiring," Linden said. "For current retirees or pre-retirees heading towards retirement soon, money that remains in super for many years enables short-term losses to be recouped." Linden said while it is natural ...

Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... For years now, the Coalition has pushed its 'super for housing' policy, promising first homebuyers access to their retirement savings to assist with purchasing a home. The policy would allow for up to 40% of a balance to be withdrawn, capped at $50,000. ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... which won't necessarily happen in a super context - but it is profoundly worrying, especially for those nearing or at retirement age who might have to dip into their super in the fairly short term. "Unless there is a rapid uptick in the stock market ...

Cyberattacks on super funds expose 'critical vulnerability'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... of the attacks is chilling, particularly when "we know" super funds aren't doing enough to protect people's retirement savings. "When something goes wrong, too many people are being left without support, answers, or access to their own money," ...

TAL takes 15% stake in Challenger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... said: "There is an important community need to address with five million Australians currently in or preparing for retirement. Our minority investment in Challenger is an extension of our commitment to supporting Australians' financial needs during ...

Count acquires Adelaide advice firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... capabilities into financial planning and accounting as the business grew. Their services also include superannuation, retirement planning, and wealth and risk management. Count currently holds a 45% stake in Count Adelaide, and following the completion ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... opportunity or take risks with it. There is a clear trend towards longer-term investments such as bricks-and-mortar and retirement income. "There is no doubt that getting professional financial advice could be very useful for these people to help manage ...