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Superannuation

The Government has stopped short of imposing retirement solutions stemming from super, although it may place pressure on advisers to address the risks retirees face in th...

Superannuation

Pension and annuity products provided by banks and large dealer groups are not being optimised for those moving into retirement, according to Mercer....

Superannuation

The financial services industry needs to do more to cater for women nearing or in retirement, although tailored services and products for women are lacking in general, ac...

People & Products

The principal of William Buck Wealth Advisors, Rob Davy, has announced his retirement after almost 20 years in the financial planning industry. He will be succeeded by hi...

Financial planning

SSFS is looking for a new managing director after incumbent Peter McKillop announced his retirement....

Financial planning

Australians need to be educated at an early age about financial matters, and it’s up to advisers to take that step, according to Novus Capital’s Sara Harman....

Financial planning

The looming financial and social challenges posed by longevity can no longer be ignored, writes Indy Singh....

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Financial planning

The Government has used its response to the Henry Review of taxation to wind back some of the super contributions cap measures announced in the last Budget....

Superannuation

Australians face a shortfall in retirement savings, and may have to accept lower living standards or bump up their savings though contributions....

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Editorial

Sarina Raffo lays out the various financial planning options available to clients as they prepare for their retirement....

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Financial planning

ASFA and AIST backs report to remove the $450 monthly minimum threshold for superannuation guarantee payments, which they say mainly affects the super balances of women....

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Superannuation

Trustees lent 95 per cent of SMSF assets to a related company during a period of physical and financial stress....

Financial planning

CAROLINE MUNRO reports on the pressing need for better retirement products, particularly in light of the growing longevity risk in Australia and the impact of the global ...

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People & Products

Macquarie Adviser Services recruits AMP's Cameron Spittle to head up sales for Macquarie Wrap....

Financial planning

The managing director of Russell Investments, Chris Corneil, believes super funds should not expect too much from their members in terms of making asset allocation decisi...

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