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Digital advice association in the works

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
A new industry association founded by four digital advice providers has been initiated to support the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) proposed reforms and serve as a united voice before government. The founding members and representatives of the body ...

Top rated superannuation products in Australia revealed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... superannuation products shows that 56 super funds boast at least one AAA-rated product, down from 66 last year. Rainmaker's AAA Quality Rating evaluates superannuation products on performance, costs, insurance, organisational strength, and additional ...

Investor education combats emotions: Experts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... potential variance of returns based on the investing decisions made by members. Further, he highlighted the importance of the Quality of Advice Review in ensuring that members receive informed advice from qualified and licensed advisors. "... if a member ...

ISA renews calls for gig worker super

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... mean an extra $10,800 at retirement or $17,500 after five years of work. "Not only would this extra money improve the quality of life for individuals at retirement it would reduce the burden on the age pension," ISA said. The federal government has alluded ...

Challenger to sell $3.4bn real estate arm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2023
... platform and Elanor will provide a significant uplift in capability and scale. "Elanor's track record in originating high-quality real estate opportunities, combined with Fidante's award-winning distribution capability, will allow us to meet more customer ...

Consumer interests prioritised in YFYS review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... highest-free and worst-value super products. Millions of Australians currently invest in products that haven't gone quality checks, but the YFYS review will sharpen the teeth of regulators. "By expanding the performance test, more Australians will ...

UBS set for Australian wealth management comeback

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... officer Nick Hughes said: "Wealth management is core to UBS, representing our largest business globally. We recognise the quality and long-term success of Credit Suisse's Australian Private Bank, and we look forward to building on that success." Meanwhile ...

Spark Financial Group launches digital investing solution

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... solution is flexible for use by investors who may not be ready for an advised experience, but instead, seek access to a quality, self-driven investment solution, he added. "Launching our digital investing solution today is a logical step in empowering ...

Australians want super safeguard: ISA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... standard of living in retirement for more Australians. Busting open super early dramatically erodes savings and harms quality of life in retirement, ISA said. The lobby group said it supports the government's objective and said the key principles of ...

Pay gap bill passes, effective next year

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... your working life can be worth four dollars at retirement. That means women retire with less than men, undermining their quality of life and dignity after they've given so much to society across their working lives." Stewart reinforced that the gender ...