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Financial literacy in females continues to lag

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... research. The OECD International Network on Financial Education defines financial literacy as "a combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behavior necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve financial wellbeing. ...

Funds management veteran joins First State Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... an ideal addition to the committee. "We are looking forward to working with Michael and drawing on his considerable knowledge and experience to guide our investment governance process," he said. The fund will welcome its new chief executive Deanne Stewart ...

Leading philanthropic couple honoured

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018
... to donate towards solving worthy social challenges. "There is no limit to what we can achieve if we continue to apply knowledge, think strategically and approach problems with flexibility," Forrest said. "By making our giving public, we hope to encourage ...

Super enters new digital advice realm

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
... Digital advice can boost retirement outcomes by giving people access to information and advice that builds superannuation knowledge and engagement," Holden said. Link's move comes a day after Media Super launched an e-advice capability in the hope ...

FASEA bumps adviser CPD to 50 hours

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
... participate in development programs and activities that ensure they maintain and extend their professional capabilities, knowledge and skills, including keeping up to date with all regulatory, technical and other developments relevant to professional ...

PPS Mutual creates state manager role

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018
... financial advisers in understanding and adopting PPS Mutual's value proposition. She brings to the role extensive knowledge of financial advice businesses and issues facing advisers. Her experience in wealth and financial advice spans 13 years, having ...

Westpac names independent director

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018
... landscape, provides diversity of experience and skills to the board of Australia's first bank," he said. Maxsted added Fung's knowledge of the banking sector will be a valuable asset in executing Westpac's strategic priorities. Westpac's $10 billion ...

Three attempts at adviser exam is fair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... answered each time. Completion of the exam would take between three and four hours. The content will test advisers' knowledge of the Corporations Act, particularly around financial services and markets (30%) and the FASEA code of ethics (15%). It ...

Aviva appoints insto lead from Russell

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... and we are very pleased to welcome Divyesh to the team," Jackson said. "Divyesh's strong relationships and deep knowledge of the local market will strengthen our ability to offer compelling solutions that cater to the evolving needs of institutional ...

SMSF administrator chief joins advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... managing director and chief executive Simon Madder said Prime is fortunate to secure someone with Long's skill set, knowledge and experience. "Her extensive strategic and business development experience, including her former role as chief executive ...