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UniSuper partners to buy Tasmanian timber plantation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... forestry portfolios, as we continue to be on the lookout for quality investments that help our members grow their retirement savings over the long term," said UniSuper head of private markets Sandra Lee. "Not only is forestry a portfolio diversifier ...

Super funds offer merger update

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... update notes. For those members that don't wish to join ART, they will have until October 25 to transfer their retirement savings elsewhere. As part of the merger, CBA Group Super said most members will see a decrease in insurance premiums across death ...

Platform fees, poor resourcing a red flag for regulator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... processes in place to protect consumers from fraud or cyber attacks, and that the average time to transfer investments and savings between platforms are typically longer than they should be. "Customers lose access to platform services due to system outages ...

Super tax break changes open for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... Chalmers said. "The amendments are consistent with the government's proposed objective of superannuation, to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way." The consultation ...

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... aims to be pragmatic, measured and actionable, to help manage climate risk while safe-guarding and growing the retirement savings of our members to help them retire well, with confidence," said ART head of sustainable investments Nicole Bradford. "Our ...

Skynet adviser stole $10.2m: Court

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... January 2019, documents from the Country Court of Victoria show. In most cases, Nugara convinced clients to transfer their savings or rollover monies in their superannuation accounts to self-managed superannuation funds he set up with the Commonwealth ...

ASIC fines fintech for misrepresenting crypto product

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
... misleading claims it made about a crypto-asset linked investment product. Over an eight-month period, a product known as the Savings Product was offered, attracting about 700 customers and funds totalling around $1.6 million. To acquire the interest ...

Qantas Super confirms merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... Super Trustee Board is acutely aware of the privilege and responsibility of managing the superannuation and retirement savings of Qantas Super's members and will always put their best financial interests first," the fund said. There's been several ...

Advisers boost client portfolios 5.9%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... financial crises, job loss, and death. The 1.2% value add to asset allocation as an example, could see a client's retirement savings amount to $210,947 after 10 years - $21,818 more it was only invested in a default portfolio. "The potential 1.2% in ...

MLC Life unveils retail discounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
... within a certain BMI of 18.5 and 28.5 (inclusive). Income Protection Large Case Discount has between 7% and 10% of cost savings based on a tier for clients with greater amounts of income protection cover. Clients insured for over $250,000 in lump sum ...