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Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
Stockspot is making what it calls its biggest changes since launching, including lowering monthly fees for some accounts to $1 per month, and other initiatives aimed at making investing more accessible. Stockspot now charges only $1 a month for balances ...

Australia maintains global retirement security ranking: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... categories, Australia declined in finances in retirement but has improved, or remained steady, across health, quality of life and material wellbeing. Even though Australia maintained its top ten spot, 53% of Australians said it was a miracle to retire ...

UniSuper appoints chief advice officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
UniSuper has named a chief advice officer, promoting from within the fund. Current head of financial advice and education Andrew Gregory was appointed to the new role and will commence on October 1. As chief advice officer, Gregory will continue to ...

Retirement expectations of young Australians surge

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
Vanguard's third annual How Australia Retires report offers thorough insights into how Australians are planning for their retirement. Surveying 1800 Australians aged 18 and above, the findings indicate critical disparities in financial literacy ...

Young people want more from their life insurance: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
Young consumers are overlooking life insurance as delayed traditional milestones make it feel less relevant, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA. The World Life Insurance Report 2026, based on a survey of 6000 people aged ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... has announced Anthony Asher as the new chair of its board of directors. Asher brings 51 years of experience in the global life insurance industry. His career spans across the financial services sector, academia and industry bodies. Asher has had senior ...

Insurers' approaches reinforcing mental health stigma: Life CCC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
The Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has found many insurers are still using blanket mental health exclusions despite being required to assess customers' individual circumstances. Releasing its report on life insurers' compliance ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... thing they really worry about is cash flow," he says. "They're used to spending their money, they're used to enjoying their life, especially in Sydney, so we help them with cash flow management." Much like Saikal-Skea, Walter says his clients also like ...

Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... accustomed to when they retire, whether that's having a new iPhone and access to streaming, or the other pleasures of modern life."

Brighter Super to add 68k new members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2025
... merger will impact those who have OnePath policies held under superannuation in OneCare Super, pre-OneCare Super (Leading Life, Renewable Term Insurance), (ex ANZ) Savings Plan - Superannuation, Personal Retirement Plan (Plus Range), Whole of Life, Endowment ...