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Challenger and Link partner to offer super annuities

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 15 JUN 2015

... provision of guaranteed retirement income solutions to major super funds in Australia. Challenger's products help protect retirees from investment market volatility and inflation and, the risk of outliving their savings," said Challenger chief executive ...

Rice Warner debunks super myths

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2015

... negative gearing of property or shares," Rice said. He said the myth that franking credits are defunct doesn't hold true for retirees who are prepared to live off their income and consume capital by taking profits occasionally. He said dividends and ...

Actuaries say super taxes need to be reviewed

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2015

... the obvious and perplexing discrepancies that are emerging in current policy and which are confusing many workers and retirees." Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Tom Garcia, said government financial support to retirement incomes was ...

FEATURE: Defending wealth

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2015

Australia's retirees and those approaching retirement must fight harder than ever to protect their wealth. As rates fall and global growth slows, some are turning to riskier investments to preserve and guarantee their income in this unpredictable environment. ...

Super delivers 12.2% for year end April

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2015

... government policy on pension eligibility, cash delivered just 3% which means investors with cash-heavy portfolios such as retirees or SMSFs are likely to be experiencing very poor returns only marginally positive in 'real' inflation adjusted terms. The ...

Super reforms to hurt retirees

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2015

... millionaires" claiming government assistance, but some industry figures say the new rules will hit the most vulnerable retirees over the long-term. According to a 1,500-member AustralianSuper poll, 78% of workers and 88% of retirees support the Budget's ...

Trillion dollar super industry attractive to organised criminals

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015

... security system in their retirement. "With the Australian tax base supported by a lower proportion of workers compared with retirees, significant increases in the demand for government pensions would have serious economic implications for the government," ...

Widen access to PLS, say cross-bench senators

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2015

... their death. A statement issued by the Australia Institute policy think tank said, "Extending the PLS would allow all retirees who have equity in property to use it to boost their retirement income." "Extending access to the PLS would help these and ...

Retirees urged to add stocks

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015

... passing it along to the government), they also have the ability to charge higher prices," the paper said. Matterson said retirees should have a significant allocation to stocks as it allows flexibility in accounting for inflation and increases the potential ...

CFS to distribute Sanlam funds in Australia

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2015

... SMSFs and direct investors also currently have access. "Sanlam's Managed Risk strategy is particularly well-suited to retirees who often want the benefits of share market participation, including the opportunity to benefit from dividends, but are often ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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