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Chief economist update: Iron ore on the up and up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2019
... material, iron ore. Australia stands to gain from this, especially with the current price of iron ore now way above its Budget forecast of US$55/MT. At the very least, the increase in iron ore prices would provide a counterbalance to the reduced government ...

Superannuation reforms underway

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
... super have been enacted. She flagged the nascent Superannuation Consumer Advocate, which was announced in this year's Budget, will be a "game changer" for the sector and that consultation on its activities, funding and arrangement will soon launch. ...

University to probe reverse mortgages

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2019
... retirement income. From July 1, they will be available to a wider set of Australians after changes from last year's budget. The new study is funded by the university and Household Capital, which provides retirement funding solutions to retirees. ...

Navigating the new Pensioners Loan Scheme

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
... Australians to borrow money against their homes to supplement their income while in retirement, was expanded in last year's budget following calls from the industry, including The Australian Institute. The expanded scheme comes into effect on July ...

Chief economist update: The Budget surplus can wait

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
... which accounts for around 60% of the economy - will increase the risk of slower growth/recession. Suddenly, that hoped-for Budget surplus coming in FY 2019/20 is in doubt. The government should increase spending now instead of waiting for a rainy day ...

The case for tax deductible advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
... (FPA) has also long supported such a move, believing the cost of advice deters Australians from seeking it. In its 2017 pre-Budget submission, the association said the tax deductibility of fees paid to tax agents, BAS agents and lawyers represents a ...

Liberal win stuns, ASX rallies: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2019
... parliament but lapsed when the election was called, as well as the introduction of legislation related to this year's budget announcements," he said in a note. SMSF Alliance principal David Busoli said the outcome was "certainly good news on the ...

Government to revisit retirement incomes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2019
... that assists people's financial decision making, it said. In May 2018, the Morrison Government proposed in its 2018-19 Budget the concept of Retirement Income Covenants, which would require trustees to develop retirement income products or Comprehensive ...

Rising costs outpace retiree savings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019
The savings of retirees can't keep up with the skyrocketing costs of goods and services, a retirement index shows. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's Retirement Standard for the March quarter estimates retired couples need ...

Financial advice valued beyond returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
Investors who sought the help of a financial adviser will likely have more peace of mind about their financial security and quality of life, latest research shows. Australian Unity's bi-annual LifePlan Financial Advice Satisfaction Index, compiled with ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   12:01PM
Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI  |   11:30AM
The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   12:13PM
L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   11:50AM
Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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