New insights into how pre-retirement advice can play a more effective role in providing a better life in retirement are expected to be drawn from a research project to be undertaken by Allianz Retire Plus and Macquarie University.

The retirement income stream does need to be reviewed in its entirety, but focusing on single issues is misleading, according to a superannuation research group.

Specialist funding provider Household Capital has launched a new drawdown loan facility providing retirees with a lump sum and income stream component.

Calls have been made by the Actuaries Institute for the retirement system to incorporate a broader approach to consider the age pension, superannuation and aged care together.