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Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025

New modelling from the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows that up to 1.8 million Australians currently in the workforce could be impacted by the proposed superannuation tax under one of the four scenarios. The four scenarios consist of: $3 million ...

Awareness of options could boost advice access: CFS

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025

... of unadvised Australians don't know they can use their superannuation to pay for financial advice. Seventy percent of Aussies said they were not aware this was an option. A further 22% said they did know it was an option, but didn't know a lot about ...

Aussies prefer advisers, analyst notes over social media

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025

Australians shun social media and turn to market research and financial advisers for investment information and education, a new survey from HSBC Australia reveals. The annual Investor Insights Survey, which canvassed more than 1000 investors aged 18 ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025

As Australians prepare for the great intergenerational wealth transfer, many are voicing concerns around navigating the legal, financial and investment aspects, a new study by Fidelity International found. In the next 20 years, Australia is on track ...

The productivity bubble has burst: Productivity Commission

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024

... to incorporate new technologies to drive efficiency," she said. "The government should also be incentivising more young Aussies to follow their entrepreneurial instincts and create or buy businesses. Getting more young people into business... will help ...

Millions of Aussies want episodic advice: Research

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024

More than 10 million Australian adults are set to seek financial advice, with more than half wanting access to a more flexible offering, a new report from Investment Trends reveals. The 2024 Financial Advice Report indicates that, out of the 21 million ...

$3.5tn wealth transfer scares Aussie advisers: Natixis

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024

... revolution could change how advisers operate their practices in unpredictable ways," Watson said. "What's clear is that Aussies still need an adviser now more than ever, and keeping the family involved is key." The survey also found that 65% of advisers ...

ACTU slams plans to Americanise the superannuation system

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024

... 'perk', but they do not have to. ACTU assistant secretary Joseph Mitchell said this should send shivers down the spines of Aussies. "In this speech, Angus Taylor has let the cat out of the bag that they don't believe in every worker having ...

Aussies struggle with financial goals: Generation Life

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024

Australians are finding it hard to achieve their financial goals because of inflation, the cost of living, and a complex investment landscape that's characterised by ongoing policy change, according to Generation Life research. While those with a financial ...

Aged care costs begin to worry older Aussies

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024

Older Australians are increasingly seeking financial advice in relation to aged care costs, new research from Challenger and National Seniors Australia shows. According to the study, calculating aged care costs has become a dominant concern for older ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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