Super funds suffer adviser losses ahead of expanded advisory role

Super funds suffered the second-largest exodus of advisers last year amid the government’s decision to allow funds to expand their advisory powers.

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Aussies want to pay for advice through super, new research finds

A survey of over 2,200 consumers has highlighted the significant number of Australians seeking to pay for advice through their superannuation, as the government looks to clarify the legal basis for doing so.

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CEO defends Future Fund mandate amid calls for revision

Dr Raphael Arndt, the chief executive of the Future Fund, is against any revision to the fund’s mandate.

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Costello issues inflation warning as Future Fund reaches record value

The Future Fund has surpassed its annual return target to reach a record value of $211.9 billion.

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AMP taps TAL as group insurer for super

TAL has been selected to provide group life insurance for AMP Superannuation Fund members and has announced the appointment of a new chief claims officer.

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Super funds face ‘interesting conundrum’ with crypto allocations

An industry professional has cited institutional take-up of crypto as a tailwind for the asset class in 2024, although superannuation funds are on a seemingly slower track to adopt such allocations.

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Australians’ retirement confidence continues to seesaw

New research has found cost pressures are weakening Australians’ outlook for their golden years even as the superannuation industry grapples with the issue of longevity risk and retirement income.

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Researcher projects surge in internally managed super fund FUM

A projected surge in internally managed super fund FUM will “transform” Australia’s investment management landscape, according to new research.

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Super funds shine in latest SuperRatings analysis, top fund revealed

Super funds delivered strong returns for members over 2023, boosted by a share rally in the final quarter of the calendar year, according to the latest estimates from SuperRatings.

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Aware Super on the hunt for unlisted asset opportunities

Focusing on infrastructure, property, private equity, and credit, the $160 billion super fund has told Super Review it expects to continue building its unlisted asset exposures, bolstered by its London office operations.

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

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