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Asteron launches income product for 80s and over

KATE HAGE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2006
... could generate an income of between $12,000 and $15,000 per year from age 85, "to supplement other sources such as age pension." Investors will be pooled together, with deceased members' benefits being reallocated amongst surviving investors, meaning ...

Make higher contributions compulsory: Finsia

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2006
... suddenly cut. "Does a person on a low income really need 9 per cent SG if they are most likely to receive the full age pension anyway? And this is why I don't agree with across-the-board 15 per cent contributions," he said. The argument behind the proposal ...

ASIC launches TAP calculator

... superannuation calculator. The TAP calculator will be relevant for people who are expecting to receive a full or partial age pension in retirement. It will assist in planning for a retirement structure that will allow them to more easily satisfy income ...

IFSA to pressure Government for super tax breaks

... things like the proceeds of liquidated properties and bequests so that they receive concessional treatment under the Age Pension means test. "Things that are currently non-inclusive within your superannuation should be able to be put into income streams," ...

ASFA's Super Guru to fight choice confusion

... your? Is Super really only for the rich? What is the 'default fund'? How does super affect your entitlement to the Age Pension? "When the Standard Choice Form gets handed to people by their employer in July they could find themselves looking for guidance. ...

HN Financial Partners expand to harbour city

... wealth creation, superannuation, tax effective investment strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and age pension strategies. HNFP director Jacqueline Parker says "we believe the timing of expansion is just right as there is a strong demand ...

Mercer names Knox as new principal

... sustainability and a long-term focus of Australia's retirement income policies. Knox advocates the policy of increasing the age pension from 65 to 67.

Mariner starts cash flow pension

... may be entitled to around $500,000 over the next 20 years, and a single retiree over $300,000 by way of a government age pension," he said. Mariner Listed Lifestyle Bonds will pay back the full principal plus interest during the term of the bond and ...

Anxiety replaces complacency in Australians super planning

... current savings will achieve their desired standard of living in retirement; more people are expecting to receive the age pension and more are expecting to work in retirement.

Colonial joins the rush of TAP's

... retirement," general manager, product at Colonial First State Brian Bissaker said. "Some people will qualify for a higher age pension, whilst other will be able to take advantage of the higher pension Reasonable Benefit Limit." Since 12 August when AMP ...