Showing 11 to 20 of 79 articles: SIMON BRINSMEAD , MEHER EDIBAM | FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023 This paper discusses the learnings and differences between each country's pension system and explores some of the current thinking around developing fit-for-purpose retirement income solutions. Read more JIM HENNINGTON , DAVID ORFORD | FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023 Under the Retirement Income Covenant (RIC), superannuation trustees are required to develop strategies to assist members to achieve and balance three core objectives: maximising retirement income; managing risks; providing access to capital. Read more PLAN FOR LIFE | FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023 Following the commencement of the Retirement Income Covenant from 1 July 2022, registrable superannuation entities licensees have published summaries of their retirement income strategies on the internet. Read more FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL | FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023 China is developing a new 'third pillar' superannuation scheme to support its ageing population, one that could reshape both ordinary people's retirement plans and the country's asset management industry. Read more JOHN PERRI | FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023 Whether you are still working, or have already retired, the rules around superannuation contributions, accessing superannuation and things like Age Pension eligibility ramp up once you hit your 60s and 70s. Read more ANDREW BOAL , JIM HENNINGTON | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022 This paper comprises excerpts from the Actuaries Institute paper: A Framework to 'Maximise' Retirement Income Read more AARON MINNEY | FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2022 Generating the income for retirement from accumulated savings is a challenge that comes with additional risks to the retiree. Read more DANIELLE BOSE | FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021 On 27 September 2021, the federal government (government) released Exposure Draft legislation that will introduce a Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) for trustees of registrable superannuation entities (RSEs) as part of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) ... Read more DOUG MCBIRNIE | FRIDAY, 3 SEP 2021 The superannuation sector has been effective in helping millions of Australians build a nest egg to improve their standard of living in retirement. One of the biggest challenges facing the retirement system today is how best to transform accumulated ... Read more FINTAN THORNTON | FRIDAY, 25 JUN 2021 The risk of members outliving their retirement savings presents a significant challenge for retirees and superannuation funds alike. With the Retirement Income Covenant (the covenant) set to come into force on 1 July 2022, super funds need to consider ... Read more |
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Climbing to the top
DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski is determined to propel the investment giant's superannuation product into the top 10 funds by assets under management by 2030. It's an audacious goal, even for a fund backed by the world's second largest asset manager. Andrew McKean writes.