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Mercer proposes superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... than the current arrangements," Knox said. "We need to find a sustainable and Budget-neutral way forward so that more Australians, and especially lower-income earners and women, can enjoy a better and financially-secure life in retirement." Further ...

Former association leads push for merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... unified voice that will strengthen and grow our profession, and positively impact the lives and financial wellbeing of Australians every day," the letter reads. The letter is signed by former FPA executives Julie Berry, Jo-Anne Bloch, Marisa Broome ...

Associations call for improved access to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... should prioritise the needs of everyday Australian consumers. While compulsory superannuation has numerous benefits for Australians, the JAWG warned without policy improvements, only a third of retirees will receive financial advice in the next decade. ...

All financial advice should be tax deductible: FPA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... creation of an initial financial plan in a different fashion to that of ongoing advice provides a disincentive for Australians to seek financial advice which will assist them to actively plan, save and secure their financial future," the FPA explained. ...

NEOS Life expands in South Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... families. We're therefore excited to invest more time and resources into South Australia and importantly, to protect more Australians," NEOS Life said. John Griffiths has been appointed as the full-time business development manager for South Australia. ...

Aussies not bothered by volatile markets: State Street

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2023
... 1000 investors globally, including 300 respondents from Australia, Japan, and Singapore. It found that while 75% of Australians believe volatility in the stock market will continue in 2023, we aren't too stressed by that uncertainty (23% vs 44% globally) ...

Superannuation objective: Australians want retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
... Participants agreed that legislating an objective for super, with a focus on delivering income in retirement, would benefit Australians. They also expressed the desire for more control over where and how their money is invested. Participants also preferred ...

Divestments impact Insignia FUMA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... consistent outcomes for our members, clients and shareholders, and ultimately improving the financial wellbeing of all Australians," he said. Meanwhile, in a business update on financial advice, Insignia said it maintained active advice service relationships ...

Australians lack confidence in retirement: SSGA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2023
... having little confidence in their preparedness for, or timing of, their retirement. Of note, low income and pre-retiree Australians had the least confidence. Further, women were also less likely to feel financially prepared for retirement and have lower ...

HUB24 launches new ESG ratings

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023
... investment preferences." Alcock explained HUB24 is in a "unique position" to empower better financial futures for Australians. "So, offering a broad range of investment options and insights on the HUB24 platform enables advisers to support their clients ...