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Superhero launches super offering

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2021
... Superhero co-founder and chief executive John Winters said. "A lack of transparency and investment choice has left younger Australians feeling disengaged with their super despite being very engaged in other areas of their finances, with more young Aussies ...

Poor financial literacy failing young workers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... Findex chief financial officer said Matt Games said. "While there are some encouraging signs in the data that younger Australians are financially savvy, there are also some real areas for concern. While half of young Australians feel in control of their ...

COVID support temporarily improves inequality

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Actuaries Institute. Calling it "a year like no other", Actuaries Institute's Intergenerational Equity Index says younger Australians will see a reversal in their improved conditions from 2020 as government support measures are withdrawn. "The Index ...

Aussies won't top-up ERS losses

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2020
... indicates that those who have needed to access super early as a way of surviving income loss, particularly younger Australians, are not making rebuilding their superannuation a priority," Colonial First State general manager Kelly Power said. "As we ...

Imbalance in generational retirement income: RIR

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... older Australians have benefitted from higher super contribution caps and increases in property values whereas younger Australians will end up contributing more to super with a higher SG rate. "Analysis suggests each successive generation will contribute ...

Spaceship launches new managed fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... The Origin portfolio uses a rules-based portfolio (as opposed to active) and has exposure to fossil fuels. "Younger Australians have traditionally been disconnected from investing in domestic and global equities because of high fees, investment minimums ...

Several black holes in budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
... participation," she said. Rest said the proposals are a step in the right direction to help Australians - particular younger Australians - build their retirement savings and to make an informed choice about their superannuation fund. The $57 billion ...

Aussies want to invest super in property: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
... the future as means to be able to invest their super in property. The survey found a higher proportion of younger Australians (58%) would consider investing in an SMSF, compared to 49% of those in their 40s, 30% of those in their 50s, and just 20% of ...

Spaceship raises $10m in capital raise

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020
... their ongoing support; this additional capital will help propel our growth and product development, providing younger Australians with a best-in-class investment platform," Spaceship chief executive Andrew Moore said. "The company's progress has been ...

Aussies reevaluate retirement prospects

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2020
... including reducing spending and better budgeting, in the wake of the pandemic. The research also found that younger Australians (aged 35-49) are feeling more underprepared for their retirement than their Baby Boomer (aged over 55) counterparts, demonstrating ...