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RBA's multi-channel approach curbs inflation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2023
... interest rates comparatively rise to central banks abroad, the Australian dollar's value increases. This results in Australians paying less for imports, while foreign consumers face higher costs for domestic goods and services. "An appreciation of the ...

FAAA names inaugural awards finalists

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... demonstrated a tireless dedication to their profession, their clients, and their communities, improving the lives of Australians for the better. The winners will be announced at the FAAA Congress in Adelaide on November 21.

Consultation paper released on aligning super payments with wages

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... stakeholders to provide feedback on a proposed framework to synchronise superannuation payments with wages. The Securing Australians' Superannuation consultation paper also seeks feedback on how employee onboarding and their choice of fund could be improved ...

Aussies largely unsure of legacy plan: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
While 67% of Australians feel confident they'll be able to leave a legacy when they pass away, only 14% actually have a plan in place to do so, according to new research from Generation Life (Gen Life). In June, Gen Life commissioned global research ...

Advised Aussies more financially confident: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
New research finds that 75% of Australians earning $120,000 or less per annum feel financially confident with the help of a financial adviser compared to those who aren't advised. The survey of more than 1000 respondents canvassed by the Financial Planning ...

Housing crisis costing Australia $64bn: Aware

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... allow institutional investors like Aware Super to scale up their ambitions to provide affordable housing for more Australians. "If we want to break down, brick by brick, those obstacles preventing us from scaling up our commitment in a sector," she said. ...

Farmers distressed by superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... of superannuation account holders; however, ATO data suggests non-indexation might result in approximately 500,000 Australians exceeding the cap in their lifetime. "The proposed legislation has failed to allay farmers' apprehensions about the planned ...

Allianz Retire+ launches retirement solution for super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... delivered similar solutions in other more established markets, like the US." The Intergenerational Report indicated that Australians are living longer with more years in good health, leading to an increase in the number of people in the retirement phase ...

Bullock keeps cash rate at 4.10%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... correct one as businesses and households breathe a collective sigh of relief in a slowing economy. Philip pointed to Australians spending more fuel, energy, and holiday travel as the drivers behind higher levels of inflation. "If you exclude these items ...

AZ NGA acquires stake in $1bn advice firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... business has the right people, structure, and systems in place to achieve its growth ambitions and mission to help more Australians achieve their financial goals." TWD was founded by Troy MacMillan in 2009 and has grown to 47 staff nationwide, two of ...