Jim Hennington and David Orford

David Orford, an actuary, founded Financial Synergy, which became Australia’s leading provider of superannuation administration software. After successfully selling the business to IRESS in 2016, he is now devoting his time to researching and creating innovative retirement solutions, and directing The Orford Foundation. Jim Hennington is also an actuary and a recognised thought leader on retirement income strategy and modelling.

What is an investment-linked lifetime income stream?

7 July 2026

It’s been a long time coming, but super funds are beginning to offer more flexible pension products offering income for life.
How lifetime income products can help reduce the ‘taper trap’ for retirees

2 January 2026

By purchasing a lifetime income product, many retirees on a part Age Pension, or those who just miss out, could increase their pension and overall retirement income.
How new ‘best practice principles’ could improve your retirement income

19 November 2025

Super funds are being urged to provide their members with retirement products that offer income for life, along with better retirement tools and communication.
How to afford a comfortable retirement with less super

23 October 2024

New lifetime income products mean you may not need $595,000 to retire comfortably, or $690,000 for couples, as the ASFA Retirement Standard suggests.