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Reforms impact adviser mental health

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... someone is at risk, Williams told delegates of the red flags to look out for including becoming distant from family or friends; not replying to texts or calls; being angry, irritable or aggressive; signs of increased stress; excessive drinking or drug ...

Perception is everything: Kewin

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... know it's not [representative of what you do] and so do your clients but we need to change that narrative. We have friends, but we need more." With so many challenges currently facing the industry, such as increased uncertainty as to the future of ...

Arnhem portfolio manager departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
As the winding down of Arnhem Investment Management rolls on, the portfolio manager of its Global Growth SMA is bowing out. Arnhem partner and portfolio manager Theo Maas has confirmed he is leaving the embattled fund manager, effective today. In a ...

Financial abuse: A hidden epidemic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... assistance, safe establishment of bank accounts and over the phone support to ensure appropriate communication with family and friends. Of those helped so far, 95% are women, half of which are aged between 22 and 35 years of age. The majority of calls ...

Retirement planning is a personal responsibility

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018
... of Australians think accountants will be able to help them, while about 20% of people will rely on the advice of their friends and family. SSGA's research follows a report released by Schroders last week saying Australians were blindsided by the cost ...

Pre-retirees fear longevity risk: AustralianSuper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2018
... Garrido said. The research shows that 68% of pre-retirees surveyed believe retirement will provide opportunities to make new friends, though only 40% of respondents currently believe they will have a comfortable social life in retirement. "Ultimately ...

IMF Bentham eyes potential Facebook, Cambridge Analytica goldmine

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... app that harvested data from quiz takers. Due to a vulnerability in Facebook's API, information about the quiz-takers' friends was also harvested. The Australian Information Commissioner is already investigating the matter, though IMF Bentham highlighted ...

Boutique asset managers co-appoint distribution head

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... has about $30 million. Damen Purcell has joined as the distribution head for both the funds. "The two managers have been friends, if you like, for some time now. They have like-minded investment styles, with a strong focus on capital preservation. This ...

New campaign combats elder financial abuse

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2018
... being pressured to give access to their accounts, all too often see their accounts being drained by family members, by friends that they trust and care about," she said. The Seniors Rights Service estimates 40% of elder abuse cases relate to financial ...

CBA settles with AUSTRAC for $700m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2018
... terrorists to support attacks here and overseas, and enabling organised crime groups to peddle drugs to our families and friends." Though the agreement is still subject to Federal Court approval, the civil proceedings have otherwise come to an end - ...