AMP North hits $10 billion FUA, up from $2 billion in just 3 years

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AMP’s flagship wrap platform North has hit $10 billion in Funds Under Advice (FUA), a five-fold increase since it launched as a full wrap platform with $2 billion in FUA... Read more continue reading

An effective strategy against sequencing risk in superannuation

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Ability Capital has demonstrated a new approach to tackling one of the most intractable problems facing superannuation investors in its white paper: The Search for El Dorado: New Strategies for Better... Read more continue reading

One third of Australians expect major retirement savings shortfall

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Almost one third (31.7%) of Australians expect a large financial shortfall at retirement with a further 25% expecting a shortfall to some extent, according to a special report: MLC Retirement... Read more continue reading

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