 AARON MINNEY | FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026 Treasury has published the Best Practice Principles for retirement income solutions, helping super funds meet regulators expectations. Read more  TONY DAVIDOW | FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026 Franklin Templeton believes a confluence of events over the last several years will fuel the growth and adoption of private markets in DC plans. Read more  WTW TOWERS WATSON | SUNDAY, 21 JUN 2026 The UK Pension Schemes Act is arguably the most wide-ranging set of pension changes since the new pension freedoms came into effect in 2015. Read more  JIM HENNINGTON | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026 In recent years, lifetime annuities have sat at the margins of financial advice - niche, complex to advise on, and often left on the periphery. Read more  SCOTT BROWN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026 The superannuation contribution cap increases will provide significant advice opportunities this financial year and next. Read more  JULIEN HALFON | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026 BNP Paribas believes partnerships among pension funds, insurers, banks and asset managers will grow in 2026, especially in private markets. Read more  KATJA HANEWALD , FEI HUANG , SCOTT DONALD | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026 Is the super system failing vulnerable members? Read more  RICHARD STARKEY , RUVINDA NANAYAKKARA | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025 This paper explores ASFA's approach to estimating the lump sum value required to maintain a certain spending level in retirement. Read more  JIM HENNINGTON , DAVID ORFORD , RICHARD LECKEY | FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025 CPI-linked lifetime annuities offer predictable, inflation-protected retirement income for life. So, how do the new Innovative Retirement Income Stream products compare and what are the key differences? Read more  MICHELLE SEGAERT , CAROLYN SAUNDERS , OWEN MCLENNAN , GUY NORFOLK | FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025 The UK government is proposing to consolidate the size and operations of defined contribution and local authority pension funds. This paper puts a spotlight on how 'megafunds' work in Australia. Read more |
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