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Allianz Retire+ strengthens distribution team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
Allianz Retire+ bolstered its wealth management operations, with two state managers joining the distribution team in recent times. Stephen Armstrong joined this month in the newly created role of state manager for Western Australia (WA) and South Australia ...

Former industry execs launch analytics firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... light-touch, because we'll take the data funds already collect and do the rest." Also commenting, Braga said: "You'd really like to know you're not overpaying, especially if the person next to you is a competitor. At the moment, it's really hard to be ...

Super members want free advice: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... super. A high salary does not equate to high financial literacy either as 42% of members earning $150,000 or more do not know that they can seek financial advice from their super fund. Sadly, an overwhelming minority are confident they have enough for ...

Sony to list financial services business

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
Sony is set to partially spin-off its financial services arm, a diversified unit operating in life insurance, banking and venture capital. Sony Financial Group Inc (SFGI), which operates in life and non-life insurance, banking, nursing care and venture ...

Experience pathway could create two adviser tiers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... or my adviser is an experienced provider'. "Will the consumer assume that a relevant provider is not experienced? We know that's not the case. Will the consumer assume that an experienced provider doesn't have qualifications? We know that's ...

Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
According to new data, the nation is swapping out the dream of a white picket fence for the dream lifestyle and combating the cost of living with strengthening financial literacy. Insignia Financial released its inaugural Financial Freedom Report, conducted ...

Blackwattle Investment Partners debuts

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
Backed by some of Australia's wealthiest families, Sydney-based equities boutique Blackwattle Investment Partners is open for business. Blackwattle Investment Partners has launched with over six years of capital backing and plans for four fund launches ...

FAAA sounds alarm on no-consultation super reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has criticised Treasury for neglecting to consult on draft Superannuation Performance Test reforms. FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood voiced concerns regarding the proposal and process of the Performance ...

BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
The government has handed down its plan to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers and products under the Credit Act to strengthen consumer outcomes. Historically, BNPL schemes have been exempt from tough regulation as they do not charge interest ...

'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
Despite over 30 years of compulsory Superannuation Guarantee, two-thirds of Australians fear they won't have enough money to last through retirement. A study commissioned by Findex and conducted by YouGov, investigating Australians' readiness for retirement ...