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Focus on value not fees: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
... equation. "The industry and the profession need to show the community that we build value, help people achieve their financial goals and lifestyle aspirations. But like any other business there's always a price to be paid for that," said Klipin.

Macq appoints ex-Platypus fundie

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2008
... savvy Australians, some of which are already working in partnership with our wealth managers to help realize their financial goals," Jane Watts, head of Wealth Management at Macquarie Private Wealth, said.

IFSA tackles investment calculators

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2007
... lead to the self-realisation that professional financial advice is more likely to help a customer achieve their financial goals. "Compliance with IFSA's Guidance Notes is voluntary but strongly encouraged," Gilbert added.

Bridges renews IWL deal

... services [of IWL] benefits not only our business, but more importantly our corporate goal of best achieving the financial goals of all Bridges clients," said Alex Hutchsion, BFS' chief executive officer. BFS is a subsidiary of ASX listed financial services ...

ALP would cut financial literacy funding: Dutton

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2007
... Labor is to find the money for their irresponsible spending rather than help ordinary Australians achieve their financial goals." Nominations for the Australian NetGuide awards are received from readers and the category winners are then decided by a ...

Genworth study uncovers $41.9bn graduate mortgage market

... 'purchasing their own home' comes second, next to 'paying off debts'. Saving for overseas holidays and buying a car are financial goals further down their list. But the survey reinforced the commonly-held view that there is a mismatch between the desires ...

Consumers more than happy with advisers

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2006
... cent rating their advisers as honest and trustworthy while 90 per cent believed their adviser understood their financial goals. "The results show the negative image of financial advisers portrayed in media reports is unjustified and unfounded compared ...

ASIC launches consumer guide about planners

... who suits your needs will help you feel more in control of your finances and more confident about achieving your financial goals. Armed with the right questions and knowing what to expect, people will be better able to experience the benefits which come ...

Sunsuper launches retirement seminars

... co-contribution. The seminars will also aim to educate members on the level of retirement income they need to achieve their financial goals. "Australians today are living longer and retiring earlier, meaning their retirement dollar has to stretch further," ...

Australians not saving enough: Aviva

... on track. "I encourage everyone to go and see a financial adviser early in their working life to assess their financial goals and needs for now and the future." Griffith has said that the key to a robust retirement plan is to start early. "For example ...