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Towards a Retirement Income Philosophy

The way Australians think about, plan for and manage financing their retirement is changing

 

Now more than ever people want certainty and flexibility from their investment strategies, and solutions to the financial unpredictabilities that can exist in retirement. Backed by a global life company and leveraging world-class investment expertise, we provide next-generation investment solutions that deliver a new level of financial independence, certainty and flexibility to people planning for retirement.
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We provide innovative and sustainable retirement solutions.
 
We deliver financial security to those in retirement.
 
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The importance of retirement planning

Retirement can be a time of great excitement and fulfilment, but it can also bring concerns about financial security. At Allianz Retire+, we believe that with the right plan and solutions, you can confidently look forward to the retirement you’ve always dreamed of.
 
Introducing Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE) – a new era retirement income stream that helps you grow your investments, provides control and flexibility over your money, and ensures peace of mind with a guaranteed regular income for life. With AGILE, you can retire knowing your hard-earned savings will last your entire lifetime, maintaining your current standard of living.

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March, 12th 2025

Retirement Income Strategy Choices

An effective retirement income strategy can help clients safely and confidently spend their super savings. Understanding the broad mechanics of some common retirement income strategies can help you better meet the needs of clients who are seeking sustainable and stable income, coupled with flexible access to their retirement savings when they need it.
February, 27th 2025

Changes to legacy retirement products

A long-awaited measure allowing clients with super legacy pensions such as market linked, lifetime complying or life expectancy complying pensions, to exit these restrictive income streams is now law.
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February, 19th 2025

Decumulation is not accumulation in reverse

Our latest report, "Towards a Retirement Income Philosophy," developed in collaboration with Ensombl, explores these nuances in depth, offering valuable insights from five leading financial advisers.
December, 18th 2024

The Global Quest for Certainty

When it comes to the quest for reliable income in retirement, global retirement markets share many similarities. Drawing on the US experience, where innovative solutions have shaped retirement planning for over a decade, can offer Australia crucial perspectives as it develops its own strategies.
December, 18th 2024

Improving the retirement phase of superannuation

On 20 November 2024, the Albanese Government announced a suite of policy reforms targeting the retirement phase of superannuation, including a proposed legislative change that will allow product providers and funds to offer new retirement product features. The policy changes include four measures designed to complement the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes Package reforming financial advice laws.
October, 30th 2024

Choices and trade-offs between capital access and income in retirement income streams

Lifetime income streams that align with the social security Capital Access Schedule receive special means test treatment under the Assets Test, but that comes with trade-offs – which not all clients need to make…
August, 29th 2024

The value of protected investment growth

Market volatility is again in the headlines, which is why protected growth in the lead-up to retirement is so crucial.
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Social security: How income from boarders and lodgers is assessed

Social security - how income from boarders and lodgers is assessed and how it may impact the Age Pension or other social security benefits.
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July, 26th 2024

Unlock the Secrets to a More Epic Retirement

Being an early adopter of guaranteed lifetime income products requires commitment, ongoing education and a willingness to embrace change. It’s important to be well-equipped to overcome misconceptions, manage reluctance and promote better understanding around the topic.
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July, 26th 2024

The early adopter advantage in the retirement income space

Being an early adopter of guaranteed lifetime income products requires commitment, ongoing education and a willingness to embrace change. It’s important to be well-equipped to overcome misconceptions, manage reluctance and promote better understanding around the topic.
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July, 4th 2024

Podcast: Advisers’ role in supporting the retirement transition

In the latest episode of the Relative Return podcast, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Justine Marquet, head of technical services at Allianz Retire+, to discuss the financial and emotional challenges that consumers face as they approach retirement.
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