Downsizing eligibility: Former homes now eligible under proposed bill

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The Downsizer Contributions measure, currently before the Federal Senate, will allow individuals 65 years or over to use the proceeds in relation to a sale of their main residence to... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees and Aon in $5.2 billion super alliance

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EQT Holdings Ltd (ASX: EQT), the holding company for Equity Trustees, and Aon has announced they had entered into an alliance that will create a $5.2 billion superannuation partnership  to... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super wins Infinity Award for the sixth time

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Local Government Super (LGS) has won the SuperRatings Infinity award for the sixth time, cementing its position as the industry leader in responsible and sustainable investment. LGS Chair, Bruce Miller,... Read more continue reading

Super does not lose you money

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“I don’t want to invest into super. My friends lost money investing in super during the GFC.” This was a conversation I was having with a new client this week.... Read more continue reading

Super funds: Learn more about members or risk regulatory intervention

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The prudential regulator has warned super fund trustees to provide concrete evidence that they understand what their members want before making decisions on their behalf. The call was made by... Read more continue reading

The retiree and the 100-year storm – The impact of tail events on financial outcomes

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Introduction Two years ago, the Chinese stockmarket was nearing the end of a mini-meltdown during which the Shanghai Composite shed more than 40% of its value in two months. This... Read more continue reading

Super funds: learn more about members or risk regulatory intervention

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The prudential regulator has warned super fund trustees to provide concrete evidence that they understand what their members want before making decisions on their behalf. The call was made by... Read more continue reading

Downsizing retirees can boost superannuation with home sale

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People over 65 will be able to make an additional contribution to super provided they sell their house to do it. This measure was part of the May 2017 budget... Read more continue reading

Australia ranked 6th globally for retirement outcomes: 2017 Natixis Global Retirement Index

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Australian retirees’ wellbeing is ranked number six in the world, according to new research from Natixis Global Asset Management. The 2017 Global Retirement Index (GRI), released yesterday by Natixis Global Asset... Read more continue reading

Xpress Super’s growth has it in the fast lane

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The low-cost SMSF administrator, Xpress Super, enjoyed 100% organic growth in the 2016-17 financial year, highlighting the growing demand by SMSF trustees to minimise their funds’ administrative fees. Xpress Super... Read more continue reading