AdviserLogic to work with SuperRatings

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AdviserLogic is to work with superannuation research provider, SuperRatings to offer financial advisers the ability to thoroughly and extensively research and compare clients’ existing and proposed superannuation arrangements. “Advisers must... Read more continue reading

Super member retention driving demand for predictive analytics

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Analytics specialist Empirics adds Australian Ethical Super to its growing line-up of clients Australian superannuation funds are increasingly competing for members though the use of data analytics to target and... Read more continue reading

Australia’s retirement income ‘bulge’ requires urgent, comprehensive fix

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Leading consultants to the financial services and superannuation sector Rice Warner has outlined the scale of the retirement incomes bulge facing Australia’s ageing population, its policymakers, superannuation funds and product manufacturers. The next... Read more continue reading

Retirement income options: The next step for Australia

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The Australian compulsory superannuation regime has now been in operation for approximately 20 years and has, to date, largely focused on accumulation strategies. Over the past few years, more thought... Read more continue reading

Milliman helps clients meet investment challenges of retirees

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The Risk Tolerance Paradox, and what you can do about it With a growing trend both globally and in Australia around low volatility, managed volatility, and portfolio risk management strategies,... Read more continue reading

Financial planner calls for ‘catch up’ contributions cap

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Financial planner Christine Hornery, CFP, Director of FMS Group says the new higher contributions caps for superannuation which took effect from 1 July 2014, are not high enough for people... Read more continue reading

Statistics paint poor picture for women

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Some of the most disturbing statistics in the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)’s March 2014 update on the level and distribution of retirement savings, according to financial planner Christine... Read more continue reading

Fees ate my super…or did they?

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Are Australians paying too much in management fees on their superannuation? Recent discussion in the media suggests just that. However, some of the publicity is based on inaccurate claims or... Read more continue reading

Government pulls the wrong lever by delaying SuperStream

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A seasoned industry practitioner is highly critical of the Federal Government’s decision to push back the date by which superannuation funds must comply with the SuperStream contributions data standards. Superannuation... Read more continue reading

Defence Bank launches new super and pension product

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The Defence Bank has expanded its offering to members and potential members with the launch of a new superannuation and pension product. Called Defence Bank Super, the new product has... Read more continue reading