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New campaign combats elder financial abuse

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2018
Several organisations are joining a new campaign to help tackle elder financial abuse. The Australian Banking Association, National Seniors, Council on the Ageing, Older Persons Action Network and the Financial Services Union are calling on state governments ...

Major banks overlooking elder abuse

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
The Australian Bankers Association and the four major banks aren't doing enough to prevent elder financial abuse, particularly within branches where they are most vulnerable, an advocate group said. Michael Riley, chief executive of not-for-profit organisation ...

Education key in combatting elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... practices will be able to equip staff with greater knowledge and understanding around identifying and preventing elder financial abuse through a selection of new education and training materials. Protecting Seniors Wealth has launched a range of resources ...

Elder financial abuse requires education

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
The SMSF Association believes preventing elder financial abuse requires increased education for trustees and advisers, not stricter legislation. The dangers emerging from an ageing population and cognitive decline makes elderly superannuation fund members ...

FSC speaks out against elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... financial services providers play a significant role in identifying and helping to prevent the growing issue of elder financial abuse. "As we face the challenges of an ageing population, this responsibility is one we take most seriously. We congratulate ...
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