Life offices' bleak outlook

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The Australian government is considering adopting a single policy for business taxation. Life insurance industry observers, however, maintain since this sector deals in intangible services and products, it should not have investment incentives removed.

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Annuities a more popular option

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Three types of superannuation products in Australia for utilizing lump sum superannuation payments are, allocated pensions, term-certain annuities and life-time annuities. Use of annuities and types of service available are discussed.

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Can we afford the pension?

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Political issues that affect the management of the Australian pension system are examined. Topics include recommendations by Labor, the relationship between cost and taxes, and the need to target benefits to the most needy.

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