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Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... of systemic approach to QAs that would bear accusation. So, I think that they will be quite careful to ensure that these people have the right set of incentives," she said. Super funds have been able to provide intra-fund advice since 2013 and as they ...

Iress sells platforms business

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... divisions: funds and platform services. "Throughout the review process we have been impressed by the quality of the IOPB people and client base. The ability to transition IOPB's clients to our existing platform technology will generate superior client ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... Australia at the moment," McCrindle said. "The growth of Australia's population is phenomenal, having just hit 27 million people at the start of this year." McCrindle added that Australia is more culturally diverse than ever before. "Almost half ...

Bragg calls for another Financial System Inquiry, critiques ASIC, APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... is that there are very few criminal convictions achieved in Australia for breaches of corporate law," he said. "For some people, Australia is a haven for white collar criminals." Bragg highlighted that data from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions ...

ESSSuper welcomes strategy lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... invaluable as the super fund continues to grow. "ESSSuper is committed to making a lifetime of positive difference for the people who serve and have served the Victorian community. To best support our members and to maximise their income in retirement ...

Proposed super tax requires perspective: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... [and] modest indexation actually makes a profound difference to someone in this position, given how constrained younger people are from putting money into super these days," she said.

Super contribution caps to rise on July 1

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... older workers as they are more likely to be able to make extra contributions. The higher caps could also prove valuable to people transitioning to retirement and retirees under 75, he said. "The higher caps will give them extra firepower to top up their ...

Younger Aussies embracing SMSFs, guidance needed

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... remains considerable roadblocks for many who may otherwise wish to establish an SMSF. "One of the big detractors for young people considering an SMSF is fear of legislative change and government intervention," she said. "So, advisers working to educate ...

Reforms will strengthen retirement advice: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... see in the APRA sector is a whole lot more advice delivered [in a way] that is simple and targeted and able to reach more people," she said. Brighter Super is a formation of LGIAsuper, Energy Super, and Suncorp's superannuation business in recent ...

Aussies do not underspend in retirement, say super funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... spending all their superannuation in retirement, regularly drawing down more than required. The research found two in three people draw income above the minimum, finding the average draw down is 40% more than required, even excluding lump sum withdrawals. ...