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Confidence up but will consumers shop?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2017
... wages growth), rising utility costs, decreasing disposable income and dwindling savings. The Australian consumer has no choice but to cut back on spending on both essentials and discretionary. There is no question that the Australian labour market is ...

Super industry makes largest fee cuts since MySuper reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... research showed that not-for-profit (NFP) MySuper funds make up about a third of total assets in APRA-regulated super; NFP choice products make up another third. Because of the lower fees in these funds, though, they collectively represent less than ...

Advice improves lifestyle outcomes: Research

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
One of Australia's largest superannuation funds said more than three-quarters of advised Australians feel they are prepared for retirement. Launching its Value of Advice Report on day one of the AFA 2017 National Adviser Conference at the Gold Coast ...

Members better off with equal representation: AIST

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... employees have the fundamental right to choose their own super fund - SMSF members are not the only ones affected by lack of choice. "All employees should have the right to enter the fund of their choice, including an SMSF, when starting new employment ...

Industry helps shape new adviser expectations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
The Association of Financial Advisers' New Financial Advice Competency Framework white paper reveals a consensus among financial services professionals to understand knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. The white paper, produced in partnership with ...

SuperConcepts chief joins Macrovue board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
... investment has it well positioned for growth in an emerging sector of the market, providing consumers and advisers with greater choice and access to markets. I'm pleased to be joining the board of Macrovue and to play a role in helping to implement its ...

Time to start factoring in an RBA rate cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
... wages growth), rising utility costs, decreasing disposable income and dwindling savings, the Australian consumer has no choice but to cut back on spending - on both staples and discretionary, as the details of the ABS report reveals. This raises doubts ...

Traditional funds too apathetic to super start-ups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... advancement overtakes all sectors. New market entrants such as Grow Super and Spaceship indicate disruption at least within the 'choice member' segment is occurring... Incumbent providers in the superannuation industry have significant competitive advantages ...

Active debate triggers Fidelity fee overhaul

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... fundamental change to how clients are charged needs to be instituted." "We are passionate about giving our clients both choice and value and these changes will even better align our services directly to their needs and expectations. We look forward to ...

FPA celebrates World Financial Planning Day

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is today helping celebrate World Financial Planning Day by raising awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said the initiative will ...