Green ribbon for local super fund

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Local Government Super receives high global ranking in green investment Australian super fund Local Government Super (LGS) has ranked second globally for its sustainable investment practices and maintained its AAA... Read more continue reading

Telstra Super joins Lonsec & Milliman retirement network

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Investment research house Lonsec Research Pty Ltd (Lonsec) and global actuarial and consulting firm Milliman yesterday  announced that Telstra Super Financial Planning (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telstra Super), has become... Read more continue reading

AMP Flexible Super reaches $10 billion AUM

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AMP’s award winning all-in-one super and retirement product, AMP Flexible Super, has notched up over $10 billion in assets under management (AUM), capping off a remarkable period of growth since... Read more continue reading

Super Guarantee hike leads to record $15.57 billion in employer super contributions

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Software spending strikes fresh high as Australian businesses update technology Employers paid a record $15.57 billion into employees’ superannuation accounts in the third quarter of 2013, reflecting the rise in... Read more continue reading

Women need up to $20,000 p.a. more than men in retirement

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Women’s spending habits and the fact that they outlive their men means they need a separate retirement income stream between $12,000 and $20,000 a year more than their male partners,... Read more continue reading

Actuaries warn of retirement underfunding risk

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Australians should plan to fund at least 20 years in retirement The Actuaries Institute (the Institute) warns Australians need to be financially prepared for many years of retirement. The warning... Read more continue reading

Too little too late – baby boomers claim changes to super won’t make a difference

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Only 19% of Baby Boomers say recent moves to increase super contributions will give them more confidence in their ability to fund their retirement dreams according to the 2013 RaboDirect... Read more continue reading

Unconventional solution needed to fund longer retirements

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With the investment world getting more and more complex, ‘vanilla’ solutions are unlikely to help investors achieve their aims – particularly those approaching retirement, says Chad Padowitz, chief investment officer... Read more continue reading

Saving for retirement keeps women awake at night

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Australians are worried about having insufficient funds for retirement, according to the inaugural MLC Australian Wealth Sentiment Survey. The MLC Australian Wealth Sentiment Survey takes a pulse check of how... Read more continue reading

Green ribbon for Australian super fund

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Local Government Super adds to ESG credentials in September Industry super fund Local Government Super (LGS) further cemented its position as a leader in responsible investment this month with a... Read more continue reading