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Young Aussies set lofty retirement goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
Australian millennials are aiming to retire comfortably at 50 with $5 million in their nest egg, a new survey shows. Trading platform Stake surveyed 506 Australians and those aged between 18 and 34 said investing in US stocks will help make their goals ...

Chief economist update: If you can't beat Trump, copy Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... growth. And for China, the latest planned edict will go towards its efforts at rebalancing and its long-term objective of "social harmony". Not only this, increased Chinese household consumption (and by extension, overall growth) should also lift its ...

Macquarie boss joins climate change commission

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... more resilient to climate impacts; failure from businesses and governments to incorporate climate change risks into their social and economic development plans and investments; higher susceptibility for the world's poorest and most vulnerable people ...

You got me at like: Advisers tap social to retain clients

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
Social-savvy financial advisers share their winning strategies at the AFA conference. Sam Robinson from Pursue Wealth, Nicole Heales from Nicole Heales Financial and Glen James from Fortify Financial have one thing in common: they are all certified ...

Can Hollywood turn advice mainstream?

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... as personalised gift items and thank you cards. This red carpet treatment can go a long way, especially in the world of social media. He recalls a time when he shared an excellent example of customer service on Facebook and it was viewed 40,000 times ...

Advice is a sea of sameness

HARRISON WORLEY, MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... is also important. The rise of "digital dementia" is brought about by people just constantly being on their phones or on social media, and this can also affect their ability to lead in the workplace.

CFS technical expert moves to Australian Unity

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... technical support to financial advisers, which included superannuation, self-managed super fund, taxation, estate planning, social security and aged care. Australian Unity general manager of licensee services John Carnevale said Chu brings 14 years of ...

Pension fund names new investments lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... employees and be responsible for investment policies, risk management, corporate governance standards, and environmental, social and governance strategies. CalPERS chief executive Marcie Frost said the fund is pleased to welcome Meng back. "Ben's ...

Zurich helps advisers quantify cost of care

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
... providing insurance advice. The cost of care whitepaper debunks the mentality that Australia is "bulletproof" and that the social and healthcare system will protect Australians financially in times of need. Citing figures from the Australian Institute ...

Elon Musk charged with securities fraud

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... chief executive's most critical obligations. "That standard applies with equal force when the communications are made via social media or another non-traditional form," Avakian said. SEC has filed a complaint with the district court of the Southern District ...