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Zurich helps advisers quantify cost of care

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
... clients from having minimal interest in insurance to being engaged and committed to it, Visser said. Currently, financial literacy around insurance is low and consumers significantly underestimate the cost of care. This report brings together reliable ...

Sargon Capital acquires Decimal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
... in favour of the acquisition. Sargon chief executive Phillip Kingston said Decimal's ability to generate financial literacy and engagement is a driving force. "As technology entrepreneurs enter the financial industry in a more meaningful way, the ...

Legislation lifts ASIC recruitment limitation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... Consumer Commission. In 2013, he was promoted to deputy chair at ASIC and also served on the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board since its establishment.

Kell resigns from ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... Commission. In 2013 he was promoted to deputy chair at ASIC and has also served on the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board since its establishment. "The Coalition Government thanks Mr Kell for his contribution to ASIC and wishes him well in ...

Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
The Federal Government launched an initiative to empower Australians with financial literacy and help them take control of their finances. ASIC, together with Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer, unveiled the National Financial Capability ...

Parents key to financial literacy legacy: FPA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
... relationship with money is built largely around online transactions and 'tap and go' banking. From a financial literacy perspective, the FPA said Australian parents are struggling to raise this generation, with 80% of parents financially stressed. ...

Financial literacy in females continues to lag

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
Women are falling behind in almost all aspects of financial literacy and by considerable measure, according to the latest HILDA survey. For the latest study, University of Melbourne researchers administered a five-point financial literacy test, assessing ...

Industry leaders in sales and marketing recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... 2018 MAX Awards featured 22 categories that reflect the evolving sales and marketing landscape, including: Financial Literacy Campaign of the Year, Social Media Campaign of the Year and Financial Services App of the Year. Among the night's highlights ...

Listed fintech partners for financial wellness

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2018
An ASX-listed fintech partnered with an online financial literacy hub to expand its distribution strategy and launched a new financial wellness program. Marketplace lender Wisr has partnered with Your Wealth Hub, a digital financial literacy and employee ...

Super scorecard to shift consumer playing field

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... individuals who have little or no financial expertise is problematic," Merton said. "While some argue for increased financial literacy, it is simply unrealistic to expect people to make good decisions on strategies that challenge even seasoned professionals." ...