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Gen Y leading retirement readiness: research

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... to plan for the future," Cronin said. In this respect, Cronin highlighted Gen Y's active engagement with their retirement plans, noting that 40% of Gen Y respondents made voluntary super contributions and 71% currently use or intend to make use of a ...

Greater adoption of tech in new world of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... advice. "This report allows advisers to compare and assess their technology usage to peers, and to drive their business plans and strategy. We believe this analysis and the findings are vital for advisers and the ongoing success of the AdviceTech industry," ...

Baby boomers lag on retirement planning

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... own abilities, but looking at the complex process of managing taxes, converting assets into income, and setting out estate plans, they may do well to heed the wisdom of the youth."

Queensland continues venture capital commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... reality. This Budget allocates additional funding of $15 million to develop 10-year Priority Industry Roadmaps and action plans that support emerging and priority sectors to maximise their potential. "Over $10.9 million is being invested from the Business ...

Super funds not future ready: Mercer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... tactics as a strategic goal. Funds should look at the opportunities and cost-benefits of strategic member growth and retention plans, though Mercer notes the big challenge will be how to invest in growth and retention while maintaining brand, connection ...

Review life insurance ahead of super reforms: BT

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... contribution limits are reducing, and a transfer balance cap will be introduced, it'll be harder to maintain retirement savings plans - in conjunction with funding insurance inside super through contributions, BT senior manager of product technical life ...

Hunter Hall funds and LIC receive makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... consistent returns whilst reducing volatility and the risk of losing capital." The HHV board also announced details of its plans for the listed investment company going forward, announcing it will adopt a revised objective to deliver "regular and growing" ...

Education key in combatting elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... wealth as they assist in the management of their finances and so should incorporate this sort of training into their business plans, promoting trust and building on their business' reputation. "Seniors and elders are prime targets, they hold the largest ...

AMP improves life insurance offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... contemporary, AMP director of insurance proposition Greg Johnson said options can be added to existing AMP Elevate insurance plans, giving advisers the ability to alter a cover without the need to take out a new plan. One of the new features includes ...

Super funds condemn Trump climate withdrawal

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... change agreement in Paris. It is now up to governments to stand by the commitments they made and implement their national plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to the physical impacts of climate change." IFM Investors executive director ...