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Aussie millionaires are cashed up: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
... diversification," the report reads. Crestone Wealth Management head of strategy and development Clark Morgan said wealthy Australians are "cautious" investors as the majority want to generate income and preserve capital as key priorities. They also fear ...

Axe super for low-income earners: Senator

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
... people amassing the world's fourth-largest private pension pool. According to Bragg, the system is not working for Australians, and the legislated increases to the superannuation guarantee are beyond unnecessary. "Certainly the case has not been ...

Super working in favour of all members

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... contributions. The number of self-funded retirees is tipped to rise to 43% in 2023, which has almost doubled from 2000 at 22%. Australians aged between 60 and 64 are retiring with a median balance of $154,453 - although this is well below ASFA's ...

Member interests delay recommended

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... Australia said it was disappointed the committee "failed to defend the interests of millions of young and vulnerable Australians," who it said would be negatively impacted by the reforms. AIA chief executive Damien Mu labelled the inquiry a major opportunity ...

AMP Capital revamps ethical super funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... committee, which we believe is the first of its type in the industry, ensures we're giving an equal voice to younger Australians on how their superannuation is invested and brings new perspectives to sustainable and ethical issues," Le Mesurier said. ...

Australian fintech, Deliveroo partner

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... to meet tax obligations. ABS statistics show managing cashflow can be one of the biggest challenges self-employed Australians face, with sole traders having the highest turnover rates of all businesses and landing in debt to the Australian Tax Office. ...

SG debate puts super in a spin

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... fired a shot across the Government's bow, and said any move away from the legislated increase to SG would see Australians worse off in retirement. "Any attempt to wind back or freeze the legislated super guarantee increase should be seen for what ...

Super body opposes member interests bill

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
... negative outcomes. "AMP therefore requests that the commencement date of the PMIF Bill be deferred to provide time for Australians to understand the impact of the PYS changes and reduce the risk of confusion likely to be associated with additional changes ...

AFA expands support for paraplanners

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
... standing up in support of advisers and the work we all do towards the common goal of delivering great advice to everyday Australians." The AFA Paraplanner Pulse Facebook group already has 105 members. Knight explained to Financial Standard that creating ...

FPA launches Tinder for advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
The Financial Planning Association of Australia has launched a new online service to match Australians with their ideal financial adviser. The Match My Planner service is designed to create matches between clients and advisers. The potential clients' ...