actuaries institute

Superannuation

The professional body is calling for the annual performance test to transition to a two-metric test, so it better aligns with the overarching duty of super fund trustees ...

Post retirement

Two actuaries have urged for an overhaul of the current retirement framework to better prepare Australians for the future and improve the accessibility of general financi...

Superannuation

The Actuaries Institute has recommended the superannuation performance test be delayed while insurance needed to be better valued in the Your Future, Your Super reforms. ...

Superannuation

More engagement is needed by super funds to encourage members to stay invested during market volatility, especially as the market matures, according to Aware Super. ...

Superannuation

The Budget could have made more impactful changes to the retirement incomes system to help those at risk of poverty in retirement, according to the Actuaries Institute. ...

Superannuation

Divestment means superannuation funds lose a voice at the table around the biggest part of the economy and its ability to engage collectively, according to a panel....

Superannuation

While an appropriate superannuation guarantee is between 9.5% to 12% setting the levy is complex, the Actuaries Institute believes. ...

Institutional investment

A two-week period earlier this year saw around 400 more deaths than usual with many of these likely to be unknowingly related to COVID-19. ...

Financial advice

Whether through single issue scaled advice or a modified version of intra-fund advice, financial advice to retirees should cost between $200 to $300, according to Andrew ...

Post retirement

A senior actuary has canvassed the Government compelling superannuation funds to offer longevity products on the basis as insurance inside superannuation....

Superannuation

The increased taper rate encourages retirees to spend their savings quickly and puts retirees at risk of running out of money, according to the Actuaries Institute. ...

Financial advice

Actuaries Institute has announced it has set up a working group to help advise members who are seeking to understand the impact of the COVID-19, with a new approach to mo...

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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. ...

11 months ago
Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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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 ...

11 months 1 week ago

Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the Future Fund’s mandate, referring to himself as a “big supporter” of the sovereign wealth fund, amid fierce opposition from the Co...

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Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum....

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In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges....

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