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Retirement saving, investing daunting for women: Surveys

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
... needs to be applied to saving and investing, so it turns into a habit. "What we decide to save or invest in today can make a big difference to the life we lead tomorrow, so we would always encourage members to take advantage of free budgeting tips and ...

Simple strategies to overcome gender super gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... "This is completely understandable given the broader economy, but there are small shifts women can do now that can have really big returns down the track," she said. "For instance, consolidating your superannuation so you stop paying multiple sets of ...

Baby boomers turn to local private debt: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... developed markets, including Europe and the US. "In short, this is a scarcity premium," the report said. "There is simply less big money in the Australian private debt sector, meaning relatively less competition for Australian private debt investment ...

EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... "So, accessing the private markets now is very appealing for HNW Australians." This year, Weingarth said there are several big-picture factors supporting the growth of various sectors including retail, logistics, and healthcare. "Every day, Australia ...

ASIC takes further action on Prospero

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024
ASIC is pushing for Prospero Markets to be wound up following revelations that it was linked to one of Australia's biggest-ever money-laundering operations. Former officers and responsible managers of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives issuer Prospero ...

HNWI collecting activity stoops: Knight Frank

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... biggest drops. Meanwhile, watch prices rose by 5% to take third place in KFLII's luxury rankings. "Sales of watches at the big three auction houses totalled £488 million ($951 million) in 2023, a very slight increase on the previous year," Duthy said. ...

Super funds captivated by equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... respectively. Australia has only 14% allocated to bonds - the lowest among the top seven countries. The UK and Japan show a big appetite for bonds, allocating 58% and 56% respectively. Across the board, the study found that there is a clear sign of reduced ...

Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... and we may see that take a little longer," she told a recent PritchittBland event. "The reputational damage that some of the big brands suffered in advice will mean that they will need a lot of certainty before they start to move back in." Some fear ...

Advisers should have an AI plan: Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
When it comes to incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and big data into an financial advice practice, it's imperative to have a plan in place, according to Netwealth head of marketing Andrew Braun. Addressing the crowd at the SMSF Association ...

Younger Aussies embracing SMSFs, guidance needed

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... However, she said there remains considerable roadblocks for many who may otherwise wish to establish an SMSF. "One of the big detractors for young people considering an SMSF is fear of legislative change and government intervention," she said. "So, advisers ...