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Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... allocations virtually guarantee erosion." "If someone has a low superannuation balance, one option is to adjust spending. Our study finds that when retirees target a moderate level of spending rather than a more comfortable lifestyle, the portfolio is ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... underpayment of migrant workers and aids their systematic exploitation to sustain substantial parts of Australia's economy. The study examined nearly 10,000 migrants on temporary visas. They include international students, backpackers, graduate visa ...

Investors rotate into fixed income as diversification demand grows: Capital Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... portfolio tool. "Fixed income is increasingly being used to stabilise portfolios as uncertainty persists," said Karunakaran. The study also highlighted growing demand for more flexible investment mandates, with 66% of investors seeking greater agility ...

Low fees a strong indicator of fund survivorship: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... chance of survival and outperformance compared to more expensive peers. "Across nearly all major categories examined in this study, the lowest fee quintile achieved both higher success ratios and stronger average total returns than the highest fee quintile ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... through superannuation are significantly more confident about their financial security if they become unable to work. The study of 2000 super fund members found confidence levels rose sharply when members actively reviewed or adjusted their insurance ...

Adviser-client relationships eroded by AI: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... While there are elements of artificial intelligence (AI) that boost operational efficiency for financial advisers, a new study finds they are not fond of the idea of their clients seeking a second opinion through the technology, as it can be "insulting ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... number of disputes, with group super disputing 2913 of the claims and advised individuals disputing 934 of the claims. A study released in July last year by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) found mental health was the leading cause of TPD ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... much-needed reciprocal programs selling Australian opportunities to international investors?" he said. In recent years, the study found family offices became more active private capital investors, though in volume terms, institutional investors, including ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has welcomed an associate director, two associates and an analyst to its Sydney team. The private equity giant has welcomed Luke Porter as associate director within the PEP Gateway team. He joins from Carlyle Group where ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... standard, a comfortable lifestyle will require at least $54,840 a year ($1055 per week). However, respondents for Challenger's study believe the figure is actually much higher, which requires at least $70,398 or approximately $1350 per week in the same ...
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