2020retirementSuperannuation2020 Super in ReviewGlobal Pandemic. Two words that sum up 2020 and all the positive and challenging life lessons and experiences that were…December 22, 2020
AwardsLifeSpan CalculatorLongevityretirementSuperannuationMeet Peter Rowe – ASFA’s Newest Life MemberAustralia’s peak superannuation body, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), has awarded its coveted Life Membership to our…November 18, 2020
AwardsLifeSpan CalculatorLongevityretirementSuperannuationA Global Lesson in Retirement IncomeHow to convert retirement savings to retirement income is a question being asked more frequently as demographic and economic pressures…November 4, 2020
AwardsLifeSpan CalculatorLongevityretirementSuperannuationOptimum Pensions Double Winner in Plan For Life Excellence AwardsOptimum Pensions has proudly taken home two awards in the 2020 Plan For Life Excellence Awards. For the second consecutive…October 27, 2020
retirementSuperannuationCelebrating the Father of The Life TableUnderstanding life expectancy is critical when helping people plan for retirement. This is not a new concept and in fact…September 14, 2020
retirementSuperannuationRedesigning Retirement: A Conversation with Dr Anthony AsherThe Actuaries Institute recently published a paper authored by Dr Anthony Asher titled: Developing the Retirement Income Framework. I sat…August 31, 2020
retirementSuperannuationFinancial Planner Life Expectancy Tools Putting Retirees At RiskRetirement calculators should include a lifespan assessment that is fit for purpose! Helping someone plan for retirement involves assessing different…August 26, 2020
DDOretirementSuperannuationStandard Deviation Around Life Expectancy is 8 Years – What This Means For RetireesLife expectancy is a statistical calculation which estimates the average number of years individuals in a certain group will live.…August 7, 2020
DDOretirementSuperannuationBehavioural Finance and the Design & Distribution of Retirement Income ProductsSuperannuation funds will need to comply with the new product design and distribution obligations (DDO) that are due to come…July 31, 2020
retirementSuper Funds Must Offer Longevity Risk ProtectionWe’ve said it before – the challenges Australian retirees face as they increasingly outlive their life expectations are leading to…July 20, 2020