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Super funds underplay risk profiles: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
Superannuation funds are potentially "underplaying" the riskiness of investment options to members, hence making it difficult to accurately compare products. This is according to new research from Monash Business School, which highlights the lack of ...

Super fund shortlist practically advice: IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
IOOF is questioning the Productivity Commission's recommendation for a "best in show" superannuation fund shortlist, saying it is akin to providing financial advice. The ASX-listed financial services giant said it is uncomfortable with the proposal ...

Aussie retirees blindsided by cost of living: Schroders

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... follow AustralianSuper's launch of a retirement confidence index, which the fund says will shine a light on how the superannuation system can reduce anxiety among pre-retirees. In announcing the move - a joint initiative created in conjunction with Monash ...

Socio-economics dictate insurance needs of young Aussies: Insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
One of Australia's largest group insurers believes it should be up to individual superannuation fund trustees to determine the minimum age for providing automatic default life insurance cover. In its submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee ...

HUB24 introduces low-cost product

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... market with the launch of a lower-cost and simpler option in its investor directed portfolio service (IDPS) and superannuation products. To be introduced in August, the HUB24 core offering will be ideal for clients with low account balances or those ...

Independent planning firm jumps into agriculture

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... exposure to agricultural markets," Sackett said. The launch of the fund comes as the Federal Parliament investigates superannuation investment in Australia's agricultural sector, with a house standing committee accepting submissions covering the practical ...

Wealthier Aussies seeking advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... its latest report, Roy Morgan has found that 1.96 million Australians have seen a financial adviser to purchase superannuation or managed funds. This cohort accounts for an estimated $703 billion in wealth management products with an average value of ...

Chief executive pay cheques get fatter

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... 17-year high for ASX 100 companies, as onus payments pile up, according to analysis from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Overall, the median realised pay for an ASX 100 chief executive rose 12.4% over the past 12 months to ...

Aussie seniors fear GFC repeat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... from any hit to savings, while 90% could not tolerate a loss of 20% or more - the average impact the GFC had on superannuation balances. About 67% have pulled some or all of their savings out of the market to minimise exposure to another financial collapse. ...

SMSF administrator chief joins advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
The former chief executive of a self-managed superannuation fund administrator has taken a new role at an ASX-listed financial services firm. Former SuperGuardian chief executive Olivia Long has been appointed managing director, strategy and operations ...