RICHARD BATTEN   Regulatory Guide 272 Product Intervention Power (RG 272) sets out the score of the product intervention power, and explains how the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ...ALLY CROWTHER   Allens said at the outset of this pandemic that financial advice will play an important role in supporting members who are considering whether to access their superannuation early.

SARAH SHAW   A popular discussion point for investors in recent months has been what shape the post-pandemic recovery will take. While the answer to this question is yet to be revealed, one ...JOSHUA MCKENZIE   All sectors of the superannuation industry agree that successful equity investing entails some short-term pain to enjoy long-term gain. Superannuation funds and investment managers ...

SELWYN BLACK   A considerable proportion of our wealth now sits in superannuation. It is estimated that at the age of retirement (age 60-64) the average Australian will have over $200,000 in ...DEIDRE GROVER   Insurance through superannuation is widely utilised in Australia and plays an important role given the benefits it can provide individuals. However, the deduction of insurance ...

SHAUN MCKENNA   In looking at the developments in the Australian superannuation industry, it is clear there is a growing need for flexibility, agility and resiliency in both technology and operating ...DANIEL HILL   Consumers might not spend much time thinking about the series of connections and interactions that take place within a few seconds after they swipe their credit card, click 'complete ...

DAVID ORFORD   Optimum Pensions has designed and tested an innovative new lifetime income stream, the Real Lifetime Pension (RLP), that may be delivered by superannuation funds to their members ...MICHAEL MCLEAN   A lifetime income stream that includes a lifetime annuity can provide secure, regular income for life, providing clients with peace of mind in retirement regardless of how long ...

MARK STANDEN   Following consultation, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has released updated internal dispute resolution guidance for financial firms ( Regulatory guide ...BRYCE FIGOT   There is a little known rule that can have huge implications for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), particularly when it comes to reversionary pensions. This paper provides ...

MATTHEW MCGILTON   There is a range of trends, themes and issues that our industry will need to address this year. Improving environment, but increasing challenges The majority of respondents expect ...DOUG MCBIRNIE   Life expectancy is a statistical indication of how long a person may live as opposed to an estimate of how long they will live. It is typically based on their year of birth, current ...