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More members monitoring superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
More than half of superannuation members surveyed by MLC reveal they are taking their retirement savings more seriously and are watching the stock markets more closely than ever. About 53% of the 1004 participants that took part in the survey said they ...

HESTA hires former Vanguard head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... I'm thrilled to be joining HESTA and to have the opportunity to help our members achieve their investment and retirement savings goals," he said.

Vanguard UK upends cost of advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... longer and working longer, these costs have the potential to make a considerable dent in their hard-earned retirement savings," he said. Asked if Australia can expect this offering soon, the fund manager said that its current focus on the local market ...

Why advisers don't recommend annuities

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
... policies are in place to incentivise people to take this option and protect themselves against outliving their retirement savings. "There needs to be a greater balance between comprehensive compliance and giving advisers the freedom to provide advice ...

COVID-19 spurs robo-advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
... between the ages of 60-67. "Not knowing how your assets are allocated, or holding one-quarter or more of your retirement savings in cash, indicate there may be a need for a greater understanding of how a diversified portfolio could maximise growth while ...

ATO warns of new SMSF scheme

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
... this arrangement and others like it can result in civil and criminal actions and could ultimately put your retirement savings at risk." The ATO said trustees who have been approached by a promoter of a retirement planning scheme should seek a second ...

Funds announce chief ahead of merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021
... the third-largest profit for-members fund in the state. The merged funds will manage more than $20 billion in retirement savings for around 120,000 members. "Kate is an exceptional businessperson whose record of achievement at LGIAsuper is outstanding. ...

Women need to rebuild super: AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021
... needed assistance at a time of considerable financial uncertainty, but we mustn't lose sight of its impact on retirement savings," AMP acting managing director of superannuation, retirement and platforms Ilaine Anderson said. "We know women already have ...

Government retirement modelling leaves women behind: ISA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021
... funds. ISA strategic engagement director Gemma Pinnell said it is time to bridge the gender gap in Australian retirement savings. "More women than men are likely to receive a super guarantee increase, so lifting the rate is a crucial part of the solution," ...

ASIC takes action against Rest

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2021
... forms provided to members that discouraged, delayed or prevented members from transferring some or all of their retirement savings to other super funds. Super funds are obligated to process rollovers within three days under legislation introduced in ...