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First Nations Groups launch scholarship for Indigenous women in financial services

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2023
... in professions such as finance and economics," she explained. "By creating more opportunities for First Nations women to study and work in these areas, we will also drive greater outcomes across the entire community." First Nations Economics managing ...

Young investors fall prey to bad social media advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... tend to use generative AI for financial advice and guidance, compared to Gen X (7%) and Baby Boomers (2%). Conversely, a study by HSBC released in September found that Australian investors look to social media less frequently for investment information. ...

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 ...

Macro environment trumps inflation for asset owners: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... their focus from inflation to managing a volatile macroeconomic environment as they attempt to recoup massive losses, a new study shows. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum's (OMFIF) latest survey of 50 pension funds and 50 sovereign ...

Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... global uncertainty, local investors expect positive returns in the coming year, according to Schroders' Global Investor Study 2023. Conducted between May 26 and July 31, the study surveyed over 23,950 investors worldwide, including 1000 Australians. ...

APAC looks to data-driven future: State Street

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... emerge from enhanced data management and usage, according to State Street's latest report. The State Street Data Opportunity Study, conducted in the third quarter of the year, analysed responses from 520 global asset owners and managers, 35 of them Australian. ...

Aussies value super but remain unprepared: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... of the population feels ill-prepared to navigate unforeseen financial hurdles. According to the latest Financial Freedom study conducted by MLC, most Aussies are actively working towards improving their financial wellbeing. However, a considerable number ...

Active funds outperform passive strategies - sometimes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
... category, active managers often struggle to justify their higher fees compared to low-cost passive options. Nevertheless, the study, which encompasses over 700 open-ended strategies domiciled in Australia, underscored the significance of survivorship ...

'Critical shortcomings' demand urgent action from trustees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... However, Cole singled out cyber risk as an area still requiring greater attention. "As the early findings from APRA's study on cyber resilience in financial services showed, gaps still remain and there is work still to be done," she said.

High-performing firms reveal strategies behind success

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... ability to operate strategically with discipline and help advisers focus on servicing clients' needs, a new analysis shows. A study by Macquarie Business Banking and Business Health, which surveyed 312 financial advice practices ranging from aligned ...