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Digital advice embraced by all ages: Decimal

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
... the technology, are what makes it so exciting for superannuation," Pollock said. He said over the June quarter about one-third of super clients were using digital advice outside of normal financial planning business hours. This said women were most engaged ...

Indefensible bonuses cause for concern: ACSI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... persistence of them remains a concern for investors. The median bonus paid totalled 69% of the possible maximum - and almost one third of bonuses were equal to or more than 80% of the maximum. Comprising data from 160 of the ASX200 companies, the survey ...

Freedom Insurance flags acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... up 66% year-on-year, while the in-force business now exceeds $100 million in premium. Indirect policy sales which include third-party brokers and advisers associated with the group's Spectrum Wealth Advisers business grew 15% to $6.1 million. In addition ...

The future lies in wellness: WSSA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... lifestyle." The index found that almost two in five Australian workers need to improve their financial wellness and only a third are considered truly financially well. Those who are deemed financially unwell, WSSA explained, "typically struggle with ...

Advice at any age will enhance retirement: Sunsuper

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
More than half of Australian adults say they want to spend retirement travelling, yet two thirds don't have a plan for how they will live in retirement, according to Sunsuper. More than 70% believe they will rely on the Age Pension, while 40% don't ...

Charter Hall launches new office fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... interest in quality buildings in major markets leased to credit-rated tenants on long leases," Bennett said. The fund is the third for which Charter Hall Direct has received a 'recommended' or 'highly recommended' rating from Lonsec.

Super engagement increases Link growth

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
About one-third of Link Group's revenue from its data services division now comes from digital products such as superannuation membership cards and mobile apps for members. The focus on superannuation fund member and employer engagement helped Link's ...

Housing affordability depresses confidence: Westpac

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
Aspiring first home buyers remain fearful of their financial futures with new research showing the housing affordability crisis is impacting financial confidence. The survey, commissioned by Westpac, found the majority of first home buyers are not feeling ...

ASX flags imminent blockchain transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... platform technology will not only reduce costs and risks for companies, but facilitate innovation in the financial markets. A third party has been commissioned to review DLT and in December this year the exchange will decide on whether or not it will ...

Blue Sky profits underscore alternatives opportunity

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... education and student accommodation. Education, he added, would continue to be an attractive sector, given that "it's our third-largest industry after iron ore and coal, and it's a strategically important part of the Australian economy." Discussing Blue ...