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Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
One in nine Australians expect to have more than $250,000 in debt when they retire, a new study by AMP shows, however separate research from TAL suggests debt in retirement is of little concern. A study commissioned by AMP has found that fewer than ...

Vale John Quessy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
Former NGS Super trustee director and Independent Education Union (IEU) secretary John Quessy has passed away. Quessy served as a director and alternative director for nearly 20 years at the industry fund, until he retired this year. "Our heartfelt ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... the UK investments market to thrive." The proposed simplified advice framework could see an adviser help consumers invest a one-off lump sum. Consumers would receive a suitability assessment and personal recommendation for how they should invest, but ...

SMSF Association blasts 'highly questionable' ASFA research

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... "Our own modelling shows that by taxing unrealised capital gains, a member's tax liability could vary dramatically from one year to the next making liquidity management extremely difficult," Burgess said. "For those farmers affected, this could be ...

Dexus finds next chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... strong team of experienced and high-performing people, and I will miss working with them every day." Steinberg added that one of his proudest achievements has been building a talented team of people who he has seen flourish at Dexus. "It has been an ...

MLC Life names general manager, remediation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... the enhancement of customer processes and outcomes." Commenting on his appointment, Fletcher said: "MLC Life Insurance is one of Australia's leading and most trusted insurers, and I'm excited to continue that tradition and to review and revise the processes ...

Insignia, WT Financial complete Millennium3 transfer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... professionals have also transferred. WT Financial Group chief executive Keith Cullen said the acquisition further cements the group as one of the nation's largest advice groups. "We're delighted to welcome the M3 cohort of practitioners and their support ...

Mercer Super investment chief departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... multi-asset portfolios. Collocott has also held senior roles at lnTech, MCA NZ Limited, and Watson Wyatt. Mercer Super Trust is now one of the 15 largest funds in Australia with approximately 850,000 members and $63 billion total assets under managem ...

A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... Australia and a growing underinsurance problem that is leaving people unprotected when times get tough," Cupitt said. "Almost one in two Australians say the main driver for obtaining life insurance is for the financial protection and sense of security ...

Adviser with Investport links sees ban affirmed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... of the scheme had used money sought from investors for their personal use, including signing off on significant loans for one another. Anderson was found to have advised clients to invest in the Investport Income Opportunity Fund, including telling some ...