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Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... Griffin said. "And, while it works for some, the evolving needs of members and changing nature of disability requires a debate about the most appropriate default disability insurance system that meets these needs. "TPD is a crucial safety net for those ...

SMSFA reappoints Hay-Bartlem as chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... over the government's proposed new tax on SMSF balances exceeding $3 million as well as contributing to the ongoing debate on the legislation emanating from the Quality of Advice Review," he said. Hay-Bartlem addressed delegates at the opening of ...

Market performance fails to sway retirement confidence: State Street

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
Despite positive investment market performance, Australians' retirement confidence is weakening, according to a State Street Global Advisors survey. Contrary to expectations, State Street's Global Retirement Reality report found that factors like inflation ...

Objective of super bill lands in parliament

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has tabled a new bill in Parliament to legislate an objective of superannuation, aimed at securing a dignified retirement for more Australians. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023, which was introduced to Parliament yesterday ...

Aussies value super but remain unprepared: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
Most Australians acknowledge the importance of superannuation in achieving financial independence, however one-third of the population feels ill-prepared to navigate unforeseen financial hurdles. According to the latest Financial Freedom study conducted ...

CALI takes on Life Code

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
From tomorrow, the responsibility for the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) will transition from the Financial Services Council (FSC) to the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Launched last year, CALI is the brainchild of a collective ...

Some explanations have missed the mark: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... responsibility. "My view is that we will get better outcomes if the public square is filled with facts and nuanced and informed debate, rather than vitriol, personal attacks and clickbait," he said. "As a society, we have got work to do here." Explaining ...

Financial advice firms profits jumps: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
New data suggests that 38% of financial advisers are reporting higher practice profitability. According to Investment Trends' 2023 Adviser Business Model Report, the number of advisers has decreased, but on average those who are left, are servicing ...

RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... that flexible inflation targeting had served the Bank well and recommended its continued use. "Nevertheless, I expect that debate will continue." In the short term "many of the physical effects of climate change can be treated as a negative supply shock," ...

PE success all about fund selection: Rest

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
... capital that we see amongst the larger private equity firms," she explained. Exploring the private equity versus private debt debate, Pasika said it's important to remember the two aren't entirely comparable. "You're not necessarily looking ...