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financial advice, Retirement

Advice funded by super supported

Retirement Financial advice Superannuation Funding Cost of advice Colonial First State Kelly Power

Australians strongly support the use of a financial adviser and believe retirement savings should be accessible to pay for it.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Living costs hit retirement confidence

Retirement income covenant Retirement savings Superannuation Cost of living

Rising living expenses are causing a growing number of Australians to harbor less confidence in their quality of life as they approach retirement age.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Australians find comfort in super

Superannuation Superannuation system Retirement savings Super Members Council

Most Australians have a high degree of confidence in both the country’s superannuation system and their personal super savings to achieve their financial goals.

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financial advice, Legislation, Retirement, SMSF

SMSF advice requirement unnecessary

SMSF Retirement Income Covenant Financial advice advisers

A recent proposal to extend the Retirement Income Covenant provisions to SMSFs is unlikely to adequately meet the current financial advice needs of trustees.

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Retirement

Expand retirement funding model

three-pillar retirement funding Actuaries Institute

The three-pillar retirement funding model should be expanded to factor in the increased longevity of retirees and their access to income sources after finishing full-time work.

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Retirement

Retirement income consultation welcomed

retirement income products services review consultation

Two advocacy groups have welcomed the government’s plans to review the retirement income product market and have called for end-users to be the driver behind any changes.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Govt to examine SMSF retirement income role

Superannuation Retirement

The government will examine how superannuation is being used in retirement and has asked how SMSFs are managing risks and maximising income for members.

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financial advice, Retirement, SMSF

SMSFs preferred by HNW clients

HNW high net worth SMSF superannuation retirement

SMSFs are still the optimal retirement savings vehicle for high net worth individuals, with choice, control and flexibility with complex estate planning strategies the key considerations.

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Retirement

Retirees spending less to stretch savings

Retirees are cutting back to ensure their savings last, but also regard current standards of living as too low to survive.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Majority unaware of retirement options

Retirement income products 2023 Retirement Income Report

Most Australians lack an understanding of the pension products offered by their superannuation funds to boost their incomes in retirement.

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