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Electronic banking still lacks traction among over 55s: Commbank

WWW.THESHEET.COM | THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2006

... to promote electronic transactions among wealth management customers, slow take-up of electronic banking by older Australians suggests it still has a long way to go to really gain traction. Michael Cameron, Commonwealth Bank's head of retail banking ...

AXA adds NCAPs to its arsenal for over 55s

... number of working Australians who are over 55, it's clear NCAPs can play a big role in the financial future of older Australians." Barnett added that NCAPs allow over 55s to reduce their working hours, supplement their income with pension payments for ...

ASIC moves forward with reverse mortgage calculator

With the proliferation of reverse mortgages, ASIC has launched a calculator to assist older Australians who are considering a reverse mortgage option. Mindful of the significant increase in reverse mortgage products now on the market - from three up ...

Young Australians super about choice

... their super investment. While young Australians are ready to take advantage of the choices available to them older Australians are not as active. The survey stated only 17 per cent of those aged over 55 years will likely change funds over the next year ...

IFSA slams ALP super policy

... disincentive to retirement savings. "IFSA has demonstrated to the Senate via the Committee process that many older Australians with low superannuation balances are being hit by the surcharge" Gilbert said. "This is a move is the wrong direction". But ...

Bluestone buys into reverse mortgage market

AAP | MONDAY, 19 APR 2004

... Non-conforming lender Bluestone Group Pty Limited is entering the budding reverse mortgage market, offering older Australians fixed interest cash loans for the rest of their lives. Reverse mortgages have drawn controversy from consumer groups - given ...

New super legislation good news for future: AMP

... added, "Generations of younger Australians will be relieved of some of the burden of retirement funding for older Australians as a direct result of this landmark legislation." The Investment and Financial Services Association recently estimated the size ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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