Mind the gap – the impacts of inadequate retirement savings (part one)

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When it comes to saving for retirement, each of your clients has unique financial circumstances and individual aspirations for life after work. How can you best support them to make... Read more continue reading

Slight pullback in super funds returns over August

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Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option delivered a return of -0.5% in August, driven by losses across developed markets following an accelerated interest rate response... Read more continue reading

Many happy returns: 30 years of compulsory super – but still much to understand about retirement income

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National Seniors Australia and Challenger Limited have released the results of a new large survey on retirement income on the 30th anniversary of compulsory superannuation in Australia. The research has... Read more continue reading

Gender pay difference widens leading to super gap, employers need to act now

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The pay gap between men’s and women’s salaries remains a persistent problem and more employers need to commit to eliminating the gap which stands at 14% Australia-wide, leading to a... Read more continue reading

Super changes from 1 July 2022

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Superannuation is a tax effective and important retirement savings tool. The new financial year heralded a raft of changes to existing superannuation rules. This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments,... Read more continue reading

CFS helps members keep their eyes on the big picture

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Australian wealth management group Colonial First State (CFS) last night hosted a special event in Sydney to help superannuation fund members make sense of recent challenges in the economy and... Read more continue reading

Super funds start new financial year with a bounce

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After a disappointing end to FY22, super funds kicked off the new financial year in style with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) surging 3.1% in... Read more continue reading

The rising cost of living and retirement

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It’s been a challenging time for Australia’s retirees. The Covid-19 pandemic threatened their health and caused many to be isolated from family, friends and community. Covid remains a risk, particularly... Read more continue reading

Class launches 2022 Annual Benchmark Report

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New research by leading SMSF technology company Class revealed the SMSF sector is growing with female balances rising faster than males and majority of new SMSF establishments being driven by... Read more continue reading

Super funds post strong recovery in July

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Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option delivered a return of 3.1% in July, with funds posting a strong recovery of earlier losses. Australian and global... Read more continue reading