As retirement planning takes center stage, advisory and financial education are more important than ever according to Amundi’s global study

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Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, has released the results of the third edition of its Decoding Investors study, focused on retail investors and savers. Conducted in 26 countries among 18,000 respondents,... Read more continue reading

Retirees could unlock an extra $25K a year by making better use of their super 

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Australians are on track to retire with significantly larger super balances than previous generations, but many risk missing out on the retirement they’ve worked hard for if they’re too afraid... Read more continue reading

Golf, beaches and bowls? The true image of retirement is not what you think

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Internet searches of retirement often surface joyful images of cruises, golf, beaches and bowls, but new HESTA insights indicate that’s simply not what most Australians expect their retirement to look like.... Read more continue reading

Super funds post solid return in August amid uncertain backdrop

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Despite concerns around inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions, super funds were up in August with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) gaining 0.9%. That lifted the return over the... Read more continue reading

Life insurers under pressure: 42% of consumers are confused and unconvinced by policies

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The life insurance industry is facing a relevance challenge. While consumers recognise the importance of financial protection, many struggle to see how life insurance fits into their lives, preventing insurers... Read more continue reading

Longer retirements create an advice challenge as 2.5 million Australians prepare to retire

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An estimated 2.5 million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade , while Australian Government data shows people aged 65 can expect to live for more than 20... Read more continue reading

Solid August performance builds on positive start to FY27

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Following a subdued start to the financial year in July, super funds experienced stronger growth in August with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned... Read more continue reading

Schroders warns strong earnings may mask growing economic risks

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Strong company earnings may be masking a less sustainable economic backdrop according to Schroders’ Australian equities team. Despite Australian companies delivering a broadly positive reporting season, investors should be cautious,... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International highlights the opportunities in Asia’s new growth cycle

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Asia is entering the next phase of its growth cycle. Manufacturing and exports remain resilient, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) investment, energy security and supply-chain diversification. But after years of... Read more continue reading

Hidden GEMs: Emerging market private credit enters a new phase as Ninety One deploys over US$2 billion across more than 90 transactions

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Emerging market private credit is entering a new phase of growth, with institutional investors broadening allocations beyond developed markets in search of stronger lender protections, attractive risk-adjusted returns and greater... Read more continue reading