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Blockchain: Bust or brave new world
This article was originally published in The University of Sydney Business School - Sydney Business Connect Magazine and is republished here.
May 9, 20243 min read


Retirement: supporting member decision-making
Supporting members with their retirement decisions Choosing how to structure a retirement nest egg is a highly personal decision for any superannuation member, and it can also be a complex one. By providing members with the right guidance at the right times, superannuation funds can help remove some of this complexity and drive better retirement outcomes - while still giving members the flexibility to choose which retirement pathway is right for them. The superannuation indu
Apr 19, 20244 min read


What can we learn from retirement overseas?
It's clear that we have a world class retirement savings system - Australia has the 4th largest in the world by assets. We punch above our weight. But why aren’t we the best and how can we get to the top?
Feb 12, 20247 min read


4 shockwaves shaking up the superannuation sector
In this article, I delve into how #technology #demographics and #regulation are creating four big shockwaves that are rippling through superannuation and reshaping it for future generations.
Nov 1, 20237 min read


Retirement: a spotlight on default options
On 14 September, TAL was proud to sponsor ASFA’s inaugural Spotlight on Retirement conference in Melbourne. With an average of 200,000 Australians retiring each year, it’s great to see the industry coming together to discuss how we can help super fund members achieve better financial outcomes in retirement. The conference provided some great food for thought on how we can collectively navigate the requirements of the Retirement Income Covenant, while best meeting the needs
Oct 12, 20232 min read


3 jobs destroyed and created by 2035
With this article, I'm here to deliver a message of hope (tinged with one huge caveat for policymakers at the end). As they say, before the sunshine comes the rain, so here's my list of 3 jobs that will be destroyed and created by 2035.
Aug 20, 20237 min read


Retirement: giving members the confidence to spend
While super plays an essential role in helping retirees enjoy the lifestyle of their choice, the challenge for many Australians is planning their retirement spending. Since no-one knows how long they’ll live in retirement, it’s difficult to work out how much super is safe to spend without running into problems later in life. Many retirees are going without As the superannuation system matures, super has become an increasingly valuable asset. But the reality is that most Austr
Aug 15, 20232 min read


AI: FinTech's ghost in the machine
Since I was a child, the next big social revolution and the greatest existential danger to humanity has always been the potential rise of artificial intelligence (AI). But what is AI? What does it represent?
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Ashton Jones
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