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Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... miracle to retire securely." Natixis country head Australia and New Zealand Louise Watson said limited access to financial advice is a factor for many Australians on this front. "Some Australians have access to a financial adviser but not all; if we ...

SMSFA, Deakin University launch courses for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... unit and many still need to complete it, by offering this subject in a practical, structured and intensive format, many advice professionals will benefit," AccountantsIQ founding director Bronny Speed said. "The SMSF Association's SMSF Specialist Advisor ...

MLC Life appoints two C-suite executives

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... who receive the critical support of advisers. This reinforces our commitment to the health and success of the financial advice industry more broadly," he said. "We're very fortunate to have someone with Gerard's breadth of experience and expertise join ...

Hostplus launches digital advice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
Hostplus has launched a digital tool that delivers personalised financial education and advice to its members, called SuperSmart. The $115 billion industry fund, which has nearly two million members, partnered with large licensee Industry Fund Services ...

Court appoints receivers to Keystone, Master Shield Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... representatives from Interprac Financial Planning, MWL Financial Services, Financial Services Group Australia, and Next Generation Advice having recommended investment in the Shield Master Fund. ASIC launched an investigation in February to halt new ...

Story Wealth co-founder joins Kearney

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... business she co-founded to join Kearney Group, bringing along her book of clients. Graham is now a partner - integrated advice of Kearney's private wealth unit. Graham co-founded Story Wealth in 2016, together with directors Kara Treeby and Sarah Leslie. ...

Financial Standard wins Impact Award

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... work." Financial Standard was one of 12 lucky winners on the night. In the wealth management category, Jarrad Page of Right Advice Wealth Management was named Investment Adviser of the Year and Right Advice was named Boutique Advice Firm of the Year. ...

Cbus advice lead jumps to Aware

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... workers, Lynda Cross has joined Aware Super as head of guidance. Reporting to Peter Hogg, general manager of guidance and advice, Cross will lead the super fund's superannuation advice teams as it expands its advice options to members. Cross will ...

Majority pass adviser exam

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... or 19,835 of candidates who have sat the exam passed. ASIC said they demonstrate the skills to apply their knowledge of advice construction, ethics and legal requirements to the practical scenarios tested in the exam. The exam lasts 3.5 hours, including ...

Super fund merger prompts investment changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... "fit-for-purpose" for the merged fund's portfolio. Spirit Super members will continue to have access to general and personal advice on some matters relating to their superannuation account at no extra cost, as these services are covered by the administration ...