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Government consults on superannuation objective laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... to safeguard their savings to deliver income in retirement. Given the increasing number of Australians entering retirement age, there needs to be a greater focus on how our world-class superannuation system is delivering strong retirement outcomes." ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
As stewards of future prosperity, superannuation funds are obligated to mitigate extreme climate impacts through rapid decarbonisation and drawdown permissions; a failure to act would squander a golden opportunity to spearhead the transition to a low ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
The significance of alternative real estate in portfolios is growing, with aged care facilities, hospitals, build-to-rent properties, and renewable energy projects presenting a strong investment case. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Ageing population measures needs rethink: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... expectancies. Mercer Australia senior partner and senior actuary David Knox highlights some shortcomings of the highly referenced old-age dependency ratio, which measures the number of people aged 65 or over against per 100 people of working ages between ...

ASFA, Super Consumers Australia revise retirement standards

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... Australian retirees to achieve a dignified lifestyle in their post-work years, as well as improve the sustainability of the Age Pension and take pressure off future federal Government budgets as the population ages." In line with ASFA, SCA also updated ...

Rest closes investment options, shifts allocations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Rest is closing its bonds and shares investment options to new members as of September 30. The $75 billion industry super fund said any request by existing members to switch funds into the bonds or shares options must be received by September 27. However ...

Former AFA president Dugald Mitchell remembered

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Dugald Mitchell, a former president of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), passed away on August 18 at the age of 89. Mitchell was an active member and leader of the AFA, playing key roles as a member of the National Education Committee and ...

IGR to spark fresh retirement income consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... 2023 Intergenerational Report by Treasury, which demonstrates superannuation will play a key role in reducing reliance on the Age Pension and supporting the economy. According to the report, mandatory superannuation will lead to a decrease in expenditure ...

Corporate fund inks deal with Link

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
The partnership, slated for completion by 2024, will also bring Link's PathFinder retirement platform to ANZ Staff Super. Pertinently, more than a third of the fund's members are aged 50 and over. It brings to an end the fund's longstanding relationship ...

Women less confident to retire: Vanguard

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... proportion of men felt moderately or very confident across a wide range of products and services from ETFs to annuities, the Age Pension and property. Vanguard head of super Shannon Nutter said: "There's a whole spectrum of circumstances that mean women ...