Insights

Apr. 28, 2025

Social security indexation from 20 March 2025

Some government payment rates and limits have risen as a result of indexation. The maximum rate of pension for those on the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment increased. Broadly, the maximum rate of these pensions has increased to $29,874 pa for a single and $45,037 pa for a couple combined.

Apr. 28, 2025

Market volatility and retirement risk management

Ongoing market volatility and overall economic uncertainty are stark reminders of the challenges and opportunities faced by Australians when planning for retirement.

Apr. 08, 2025

Market Mayhem: One for the History Books

The recent actions of the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through markets worldwide with the introduction of sweeping tariffs. While Trump may think he is playing chess while others are playing checkers—he may instead be playing Russian roulette with the US economy.

Apr. 02, 2025

Creating a Reliable Retirement Plan

A smart retirement plan helps to manage the different risks that are at play during decumulation and ensures that your client’s savings work hard at every stage of retirement. As with any astute investment approach, tapping into diverse sources of retirement income is key when it comes to balancing risk and return.

Apr. 01, 2025

Insights from the RBA April Cash Rate Announcement

RBA holds rate at 4.10% amidst heightened global uncertainty. Given the cautious sentiment recently expressed from the RBA, market expectations had been largely aligned for the RBA to leave rates on hold amidst a volatile market backdrop.

Mar. 27, 2025

On-Demand Webinar: Towards a Retirement Income Philosophy

In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, the role of financial advisers as navigators for their clients in retirement has never been more crucial. In our latest webinar, Justine Marquet delves into the fundamental components of a robust retirement income philosophy.

Mar. 12, 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.

Feb. 27, 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.

Feb. 25, 2025

Insights from the RBA February Cash Rate Announcement

After 15 months of keeping rates on hold, the Reserve Bank has joined the global rate cutting cycle reducing the cash rate by 0.25 percent to 4.10 percent.

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