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Challenger launches advice tool as reforms loom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... with a greater focus on retirement income streams," Challenger chief executive, distribution, product and marketing Richard Howes said. Howes noted that no single product can solve all problems, but the combination of a range of products can prove beneficial. ...

Challenger distribution chief departs for start-up role

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016
... annuity distribution footprint," Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said. Challenger chief executive Life, Richard Howes, will take on a similar role to Rogan's. Howes is now chief executive, distribution, product and marketing. Challenger Life's ...

Lost super campaigns have much further to go

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... account and 45% say they consider looking for lost super a difficult task. Westpac general manager of superannuation Melinda Howes said lost super is one of the nation's biggest financial opportunities to better secure retirement savings. "It's a real ...

Super needs to pick up its retirement game

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
... retirement by avoiding sequencing risk. This was one of the key views presented by BT general manager superannuation Melinda Howes at a recent industry conference in Sydney. Howes said there are two complexities holding back Australia's retirement system ...

KPMG targets super to fix deficit

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... from accumulation to pension phase and reinstating the Low Income Super Contribution for those earning below $37,000. Paul Howes, KPMG head of wealth management advisory, said: "One of the areas we look at in detail is superannuation - and the tax concessions ...

Australians short-changing themselves with cash bias

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
... reach their superannuation goals with these investments alone," BT Financial Group general manager superannuation Melinda Howes said. She added: "Most Australians receive superannuation contributions via their employer but even a small personal contribution ...

BT to pair superannuation and wellbeing

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... holistic approach to wellbeing. Commenting on the new program, general manager of superannuation, BT Financial Group, Melinda Howes said, "Our intention is to take super in a new direction, to change how Australians feel about their super from something ...

Super effectively the same as lotto for younger Australians

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... through 2015-2016 to $6.1 billion, according to recent IBISWorld research. BT general manager of superannuation Melinda Howes said that this reflects a dire need for Australia to focus more on its super savings. "Australians' 'she'll be right' attitude ...

KPMG boosts wealth management with industry fund veterans

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016
... Richard's expertise to our wealth and superannuation practice," KPMG partner and head of wealth management advisory Paul Howes said. "The practical, hands-on experience that both will add to the team will assist our clients greatly in navigating the ...

Retail funds cheer super board governance bill

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2015
... the confidence that the board decisions made, are in their best interests," BTFG general manager of superannuation Melinda Howes said. The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Governance) Bill 2015 considers increasing the number of independent ...