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STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... we've thoroughly enjoyed covering the big issues impacting our readers, particularly the evolving superannuation and retirement landscape, regulatory developments, and the torrent of considerations surrounding the anticipated great wealth transfer. ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
A Natixis Investment Managers study shows 40% of Australians don't think they'll be able to fund their own retirement, while 50% are actively avoiding thinking about it. Still, they're faring better than many other nations. According to the 2024 Natixis ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... Parental Leave Pay is very welcome - but its bid to make it optional undermines the whole policy intent of boosting the retirement savings of new mums. It said the cash-out proposal sends a worrying message to mums that they should sacrifice their future ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... superannuation. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill enshrines the goal to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way. "The objective will provide a shared understanding ...

New global chiefs for abrdn, Schroders

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... joined Schroders nearly one year ago. He assumes the role on November 8, succeeding Peter Harrison, who announced his retirement in April. Before Schroders, he had a 30-year career at PwC, working in roles that included managing the banking and capital ...

Aussie super funds climb ranks, government funds slide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... AustralianSuper ranks highest, coming in at 16 th and moving up two places since 2022. It is most closely followed by Australian Retirement Trust at 22 nd and Future Fund at 25 th. Aware Super has also now cracked the top 40, ranking 37 th versus last ...

Hostplus launches digital advice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... includes intuitive features like an interactive risk profiler, helping members to optimise their super and plan for retirement. "SuperSmart is truly a one-stop-shop for members looking to uplift their super knowledge or seek advice, all seamlessly integrated ...

Cbus advice lead jumps to Aware

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... we look forward to expanding our affordable, accessible advice options to help our 1.1 million members achieve their retirement goals. "Lynda's expertise will also be crucial as we engage with the government on the next tranche of reforms to deliver ...

Challenger goes for growth with State Street

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
... Fidante, and Challenger Life. The partnership will support Challenger's strategy to build on its core strengths in retirement, investment management and asset origination, it said. "As Australia's leader in retirement income, and through Fidante ...

Mercer Super reorganises leadership, chief executive changes roles

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... operational effectiveness," and that her passion for delivering positive outcomes for members, both to and through retirement, will enable Mercer Super to be "strategically positioned for the future." Meanwhile, Ross said Mercer Super is ideally placed ...