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Chief economist update: Coronaphobia sickens Japan

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... including Milan. This fear has led to Australians' panic buying of toilet paper. There must be truth in the joke that Australians are so scared of the coronavirus, they're shitting themselves! Another is courtesy of my drinking buddy, that "COVID-19 ...

Take pride in super: Rice Warner

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... superannuation as the Retirement Income Review prepares to deliver its final report in June, Rice Warner has called on Australians to be proud of the system. In a blog post to its website, the superannuation researcher has addressed one of the questions ...

Government moves to cut work test

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... cutting the work test. Draft legislation released this week through the release of draft legislation which will allow Australians aged 65 and 66 to make voluntary super contributions without meeting the work test. A month-long consultation period is ...

ANU to help determine fate of SG increase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... trade-off between more superannuation in retirement but lower living standards while working isn't worth it for most Australians. According to documents released in September last year, Treasury concluded Grattan's findings were broadly consistent with ...

Climate activism not translating to investing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
... other investment, according to research from Australian Ethical Investment. The research shows the vast majority of Australians (83%) believe climate change is occurring and being contributed to by human activity. However, only 2% believe investing with ...

First State Super and WA Super in merger talks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
... have determined that a merger with a like-minded super fund would add value not only to our members, but to Western Australians too, as it would enhance the delivery of financial services and education across WA." In March 2019, WA Super was in merger ...

Advice groups criticise rushed legislation

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
... Treasury, with the former saying the reforms will make financial advice inaccessible and unaffordable for everyday Australians. The AFA released its submissions to Treasury on ongoing fee arrangements and disclosure of lack of independence, advice fees ...

Colonial First State cuts fees, closes legacy options

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... remain a strong advocate for quality financial advice and support the role that financial advice plays in helping Australians achieve financial wellbeing." CFS's last fee changes, announced in December and effective March, cost about 6000 advisers roughly ...

Fight for MySuper advice fees kicks off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... implements recommendations from the Royal Commission. Draft legislation currently open for consultation would stop Australians paying for financial advice from their MySuper accounts. The Financial Planning Association of Australia is among those who ...

Fidelity sweeps Morningstar Australia Awards

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
Fidelity International scored two wins at the 2020 Morningstar Australia Awards, while passive investing giant Vanguard beat active managers in the multi-asset category. The awards were spread across eight categories, with the winners announced last ...