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2022 is the hardest year to retire: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022
... data, this year could be the most challenging in recent history to retire. Natixis IM shared its annual NIM Global Retirement Index (GRI) data and report named Danger Zone and said market downfall, low rates and inflation are taking a bite out of retirees' ...

Anton Tagliaferro announces retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022
... generation. Tagliaferro founded Investors Mutual in 1998, having previously been with Prudential and Perpetual. The retirement has been in the works for some time, Investors Mutual said, with the succession plan having kicked off in 2017 when Natixis ...

Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... the 30th anniversary of compulsory superannuation, new data shows that 85% of people have accumulated super for their retirement and 75% of retirees are satisfied with their financial security. The report from National Seniors Australia and Challenger ...

Calls for greater efforts to close gender pay, super gap

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... said the median super balance for males is $208,200 compared to just $168,000 for females. For reference, the ASFA Retirement Standard contends that the super balance required to achieve a comfortable retirement at age 67 is $640,000 for couples and ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... industry super funds' exposure to unlisted assets could lead to its members having more than $130,000 extra at retirement. Today, industry funds have investments of over $1 trillion, including more than $500 billion in Australian assets and more ...

Mercer Super, Lutheran Super to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
... expected to take place later this year. "From the outset, we have sought a merger partner that could deliver the best retirement outcomes possible for our members," Grocke said. "Following a rigorous process, we're pleased to have chosen the Mercer ...

Calls to pay super on parental leave grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... typical member in early childhood education and care with one child could see their super balance boosted by 1.4% at retirement if contributions were made while on parental leave. If they have two children, this will increase to 2.8%, and three children ...

HESTA, Mercy Super to pursue merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022
... our selection of HESTA as the best strategic fit for our members, ensuring a strong and sustainable future for their retirement outcomes." At the time of announcing the initial plans, Blakey said the merger was part of a chapter of growth for HESTA ...

Financial product registrations up 30%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
... on certain funds won't abate and consolidations will continue. "We expect to see the development of a broader base retirement offering and continual product and solution innovation as funds strive to differentiate their offerings to retain and grow their ...

Retirement Income Covenant a win for advisers - but for how long?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
The long-awaited Retirement Income Covenant comes into effect tomorrow and, with super funds unable to consider members' personal circumstances, there's a view that its introduction could significantly impact the financial advice sector - but ...