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05 February 2013 • By Samantha Hodge • 1 min read

Australian super funds need to address retirement risk

Investors showing a shift in prioritiesSequencing and longevity risk for retirees, as well as meeting demand for shifting retirement priorities, need ...

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Financial risk takers more likely to have life insurance

Australians still chronically underinsuredAustralians with more financial risk are also the ones more likely to have higher levels of life insurance, ...

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Comprehensive advice important for SMSFs

Scaled advice option shouldn't take focusSelf-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees should rely on holistic advice when building their retirement ...

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Planner software changes focused on FOFA

More than half of application development on reform complianceMore than half of new planner software development in 2012 was focused on the Future of ...

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ASFA raises concerns about SMSF related party transfers

Association says buyer and seller can effectively be the same personThe Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) has raised concerns about ...

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FOFA boosts advice focus on efficiency

Technology use expected to rocketThe upcoming Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms are expected to lead to an increased focus on efficiency, ...

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Australian pension market now fourth biggest globally

Highest equities allocation of any countryAustralian superannuation assets delivered a strong return last year despite global volatility, with ...

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Morgan Stanley appointed to sell CMI shares

Follows decision by ASIC's takeovers panelThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appointed Morgan Stanley Wealth Management ...

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SMSF licensing 'top of mind' for one third of accountants

Poll finds range of FOFA preparednessAn SMSF Academy survey of accountants working in the self-managed super fund (SMSF) sector has revealed differing ...

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Low interest rates to drive up insurance premiums

Domestic insurance to see increases comparable to 2012Insurance premiums will continue to rise on the back of low interest rates, according to the ...

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