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Energy Super to offer Mercer LifetimePlus

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016

... with no insurance premiums. Energy Super chief executive Robyn Petrou said LifetimePlus offered more affordable longevity risk protection compared to traditional annuity products by providing a higher income at older ages. "The development of this product ...

Super needs consolidation: Mercer

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016

... years on average and one in four will outlive their super savings by more than 10 years. We need more options with longevity risk protection, which means more products that can provide an income for life. Account based pensions, which dominate the post ...

Mercer calls for total retirement income perspective

KERRIE SYDEE | THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016

... firmly believe the objectives of superannuation must include a whole-of-life approach, including reference to how longevity risk may be managed. Longevity risk is one of the biggest risks facing retired Australians as the length of their retirement is ...

Advisers looking for longevity and aged care solutions

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016

Aged care and longevity risk in retirement planning are becoming key concerns for financial advisers, as demonstrated by the first Challenger Financial Standard Technical Services Forum. Challenger head of technical services Andrew Lowe spoke first ...

Retirement income goal would solve super's issues: CSRI

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016

... targeting of tax concessions, excessive complexity, waning community support, limited sustainability and inadequate longevity risk management. "Yes, wealth accumulation is necessary for improving retirement incomes, but it isn't a sufficient condition ...

Mercer LifetimePlus now on MPS platform

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2015

Mercer's longevity risk solution for retirees, LifetimePlus, is now available on the Mercer Portfolio Services (MPS) retail platform. Supported by Colonial First State's wrap technology, MPS is the first retail platform to offer the product and the ...

UniSuper develops retirement product

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015

... lifetime retirement income pension will address two of the key issues facing Australian retirees: investment risk and longevity risk." UniSuper expects to open FlexiChoice to members in 2017/2018. In the meantime, it will make the necessary system and ...

ACCI supports closing tax breaks on high balances

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015

... government. Government moves that support further development of alternative retirement income products to better manage longevity risk are very welcome and could help strengthen the whole retirement income system."

Grant Samuel launches global equities fund

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015

... investment with a volatility overlay allows retirees to maintain the exposure they need to growth assets to mitigate longevity risk, while providing a buffer that aims to limit the downside and help manage sequencing risk," Triple3 chief investment officer ...

SMSFs welcome no dumping of LRBAs

DARREN SNYDER | SUNDAY, 8 NOV 2015

... AMP's Peter Burgess on Monday that SMSF trustees and practitioners should not be left out of the discussion on longevity risk. In joint statement SISFA executives said they were pleased to see limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) remain despite ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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