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The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... its Equate product, which offers online tools and calculators to credit unions, banks, lending institutions, and other financial services organisations. GBST also renewed a five-year contract with an Australian Tier 1 financial services organisation ...

A quarter of advised Australians nervous about retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... over 60 encompassing a range of factors such as mental and physical health, social connections, purpose, and financial wellbeing. Notably, activities and hobbies scored the highest (79.5) followed by mental health (77.6). Physical health (61.5) and financial ...

Sexism in the City: UK financial sector slammed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
The "shocking" prevalence of sexism and misogyny in the UK's financial services sector has led a government committee to recommend a raft of reforms. On International Women's Day, the UK government's Treasury Committee released Sexism in ...

Unmet financial advice needs affect millions in Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
... benefits. "Australians who engage with an adviser state they feel significantly more confident in their overall financial wellbeing (61% agree) - demonstrating the meaningful impact advice can deliver to people who are able to access," she said. The ...

Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... "While 19% of Australian men have a savings buffer of two years or more, just 11% of women live with the same level of financial security," it said. When it comes to lodging a claim for total permanent disablement (TPD) insurance, the current default ...

Super funds convene with assistant treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... people are not properly supported when it comes to navigating industry identification verification processes to access financial services, according to ASIC. Indigenous Australians can face challenges when trying to access financial services, including ...

Euroz Hartleys, Mason Stevens sign partnership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... clients. Our advisers are dedicated to devising wealth management plans and investment strategies to enhance financial wellbeing," Euroz Hartleys head of advice Amanda Boyce said. "The collaboration with Mason Stevens will further strengthen Euroz Hartleys' ...

Insignia Financial touts strong start to FY24, simplification

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
Insignia Financial has reported more than $300 billion in funds and named a chief client officer to run the newly created client wellbeing arm as it progresses its simplification strategy. In a quarterly update, Insignia said its funds under management ...

AMP names new group insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... early intervention, and mental health support," he said. Members will transition in the second quarter of 2024. Last financial year, TAL paid $3.5 billion in claims to 45,000 customers. TAL chief executive for group life and retirement Jenny Oliver said ...

Distribution salaries tipped to rise: Insights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... range jumping from $140,000 - $200,000 to $200,000 - $250,000. With all that in mind, the survey found about 56% of financial services businesses expect to increase salaries this year, while 63% of professionals are expecting to receive one. At the same ...
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