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Chalmers and Bragg spar over $3m super tax

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
... Minister, his pension's not yet known." He reinforced again that the tax will only apply to a very small proportion of retirees, however this has also been challenged, with many commentators pointing out that lack of indexation will see more and more ...

Benchmark-clinging passive investors risk meagre returns: Perpetual

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
... reverse," he said. "What appears good for investors in accumulation phase can be very detrimental for investors who, like retirees, are exposed to sequencing risk."

Reducing super tax cap to $2m 'a concern': FAAA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... looking for a ban on lending in self-managed super funds on property." Abood said lowering the threshold will put many more retirees at risk, including those who are farmers and small business owners that may keep their businesses and property within ...

BlackRock takes stake in Generation Life parent company

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
... The partnership comes amid the government's focus on the Retirement Income Covenant and the ongoing issue of many retirees being wary to spend their savings due to a fear of outliving their capital. This cautiousness results in under-spending in ...

Channel Capital launches Apollo asset-backed credit trust in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... priority market for Apollo. "... we are focused on meeting the evolving needs of Australian investors, corporates and retirees through creative capital solutions and customised products," Moon said. "Secular changes in financial markets continue to position ...

Spender criticises Labor's 'lack of urgency' on advice reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... financial uncertainty that we're seeing at the moment is affecting [everyone from] the curious young investors to retirees," she noted. "So, for me this is really about, how do we get really good and affordable financial advice for all Australians? ...

Centrepoint Alliance to acquire Brighter Super's advice book

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
... findings from the Brighter Super and Investment Trends 2024 Retirement Income Report, which revealed that 47% of pre-retirees feel unprepared for retirement - "indicating a significant unmet demand for financial advice." The report found a direct correlation ...

NGS Super to launch lifetime income product

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025
... greater confidence and financial security for NGS members. "With rising living costs and ongoing market volatility, many retirees today live with the real concern of outliving their savings. Guaranteed lifetime income gives retirees confidence to spend ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... beyond - when most of today's super fund members will be starting to think about retiring," Linden said. "For current retirees or pre-retirees heading towards retirement soon, money that remains in super for many years enables short-term losses to be ...

Members press super funds for sustainable investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
Members increasingly demand superannuation funds to provide ethical investment options, particularly retirees who want to leave a more sustainable world for the next generation, top super fund leaders say. Attending the Australian Council of Superannuation ...