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Cut spending and raise taxes, super preservation age: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... population. Earlier access could be afforded to those with a disability, carers, and First Nations people who typically have a lower life expectancy, the report notes. It has also recommended freezing the Superannuation Guarantee rate to save $1.2 billion ...

Investor education combats emotions: Experts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... superannuation for retirement typically takes a back seat to concerns like housing, family, and daily expenses, resulting in lower member engagement. Engaging members To strike a chord with members and steer them towards a secure retirement, super funds ...

YFYS recommendations not enough: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2023
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) says the proposed changes to the Your Future, Your Super regime don't go far enough. AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said that while some measures align with AIST's views, others fall short. ...

Global X debuts US corporate bond ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... "Investment grade bonds strike a balance between risk and reward - offering proportionately higher yields than US treasuries, but lower yield potential than riskier high yield bonds," Hannon explained. "To build up your portfolio's resilience and ...

Jones releases Your Future, Your Super review outcomes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
The federal government has released the outcomes of its review into the Your Future, Your Super laws, flagging among many findings, that it will "fine-tune" the performance test and extend the performance period to 10 years. Starting with the highly ...

Aware Super acquires stake in UK developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... our members, but will provide further diversification so we keep delivering our members strong risk-adjusted returns and lower fees," Webb said. The investment complements the fund's plans to open a London office by the end of the year, he added. ...

Grattan finds $14bn savings in super tax break overhaul

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
New research by the Grattan Institute suggests how the government can save up to $13.5 billion annually if superannuation was not geared towards giving high-income earners tax windfalls. The newly released report, Super savings: Practical policies for ...

Kapstream wins new mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... chief investment officer and head of multi assets John Woods said the fund manager was attracted by the diversification and lower volatility that a global, shorter duration fixed income portfolio brings to the overall fixed income offering, especially ...

It's not 2008, but there's likely more pain ahead: Iggo

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... performing well in such an environment," he said. "Yet as bond yields go down, equity valuations start to improve." Iggo believes lower bond yields and lower equity prices during this period of market concerns about financial stability improve the prospect ...

Mergers, performance dim super satisfaction: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... will only increase." Those who self-manage their super reported the highest satisfaction levels of 74.7%, although this is lower by 5.3% compared to a year ago. Public sector fund members are the second-most satisfied with their funds' performance, recording ...