Why benchmarking will be good for super

Investments and personal finance insights from Vanguard Australia

24 February 2021 Hi everyone, In this week's Smart Investing, we discuss why the proposed introduction of benchmarks for super funds will help make Australia's world class superannuation system an even better one. Vanguard Senior Personal Finance Writer Tony Kaye also takes a look at how some investors are venturing up the risk scale to chase higher returns and why a sound understanding of investment risks is essential for all investors. Lastly, we have included our economic and market update for January which details our growth forecasts and asset class return projections. Regards, Robin Bowerman Head of Corporate Affairs Vanguard Australia

Why benchmarking will be good for super By: Robin Bowerman Your Future Your Super reforms have recently resulted in strong public debate. Here's why the proposed introduction of benchmarks for super funds may help further strengthen Australia's superannuation system. Read more

The risks in hunting for higher returns By: Tony Kaye How much investment risk are you willing to take? Find out why it's a question all investors should be considering right now. Read more

Vanguard economic and market update – January 2021 Vanguard's economic and market update for January 2021 details our outlook on the global economy as well as growth forecasts and asset class return projections. Read more

VANGUARD IN THE NEWS Technology key to better advice Tharshini Ashokan | Self-managed Super | 17 Feb 2021 Embracing advice technology will help advisers struggling to manage the multiple demands of their business, an international fund manager has said. Vanguard chief executive Tim Buckley said while some advisers might be wary of relying too heavily on automated tools, advice technology would in fact help them streamline their operations and drive more consistent, robust answers, ultimately increasing their business's efficiency. To read more, please visit the Self-managed Super website. Please note the link above will show a copy of the article (where freely available), or the publisher's website if a subscription is required.

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