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FPA National Roadshow emphasises value of advice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2016
... globe." Presented by roadshow partner Challenger, the second half of the event focuses on changes affecting retirement income streams and planning and the role retirement advice can play in building a stronger practice. "Ultimately, we want to help financial ...

Well over $3m in super savings needed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
... University of New South Wales, Ron Bewley. The research concluded that "around $3.2 million is necessary to achieve a retirement income of around four times the age pension - the benchmark set by the treasurer in the budget." It argues that "well over" ...

Self-employed missing super savings

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016
... their retirement fund on average compared to $155,000 for a male. This figure would provide only a very modest retirement income for a female.

Financial services given hand to protect seniors

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... about so much more than age care - it covers all aspects of society - from employment to health, education, retirement income and liveable cities," National Seniors chief executive Michael O'Neill said. Labor has also committed to an independent review ...

Super changes about sustainability: O'Dwyer

KELLY O'DWYER, ASSISTANT TREASURER AND MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... families support each other by topping up savings. And we will remove taxation barriers to the development of new retirement income products such as deferred life time annuities from 1 July 2017. This will enable retirees to buy products, such as deferred ...

Millennials want homes not retirements

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... extra ten dollars a week through a voluntary contribution, this could provide an additional $48,000 extra in retirement income," Hill said. The survey shows 30% of millennials are concerned they will have to give up work to look after their parents ...

Not-for-profit fund buys StatePlus

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016
... our members and clients at the heart of everything we do. "We will leverage our increased scale to maximise retirement income for our members." The combined business will administer over $21 billion in retirement funds with over 200 financial planners ...

Energy Super to offer Mercer LifetimePlus

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016
Energy Super will offer Mercer's retirement income product, LifetimePlus, to its members through an account-based pension from 1 July. The industry super fund said the move allows members to keep their super in the fund without altering their investment ...

Australia joining global retirement focus: Challenger

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016
... tell you the importance and interest in Australia's superannuation system moving from an accumulation focus to retirement income. Speaking at a Ranstad Lecture Series event in Sydney yesterday, Benari said about four years ago 8% of Challenger's share ...

New retirement income calculator more accurate than ever

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
Mortgage Choice has launched a new retirement income calculator in a bid to help Australians understand how to reduce their reliance on the age pension and build enough wealth to live comfortably in retirement. According to Mortgage Choice chief executive ...