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Vanguard Super head resigns

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... managing retirement savings to deliver on our mission to reshape super for the benefit of Australians and provide financial peace of mind." He added that with the fund now up and running, Lovett plans to take some time out before moving on to the next ...

PPS Mutual unveils new income protection product

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... additional super contribution option. "Combined with most of the enhanced features of IP Select, IP Prime 70 offers greater peace of mind for working professionals looking to protect as much of their income as possible," PPS said. Its existing offering ...

Australians worry about retirement - and maybe they should

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... needed to ensure the security of each person's retirement income until their end of days," the report said. "This grants peace of mind to cover the cost of anything unexpected and most importantly, the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilled and comfortable ...

Quantifying the value of a financial adviser

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022
... be quantified. Only 55% of Australians are considered financially literate, but 83% of advised Australians report feeling peace of mind about their future. "The value of an adviser isn't limited to their positive portfolio impact. Advisers are experts ...

AFA Thrive Conference kicks off

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
The Association of Financial Advisers' national conference is back in-person for the first time in three years, taking place on the Gold Coast. Delegates were welcomed to the conference by hosts Cara Williams from Sufficient Funds and Tim Ross from ...

Stock exchanges, industry pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
Stock exchanges the world over have observed a minute's silence to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while several financial services organisations have also marked her passing overnight. The Royal Family announced early this morning that The ...

Financial stress at record highs: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... goals, establishing a budget and accessing credible online educational resources can have a positive impact on financial peace of mind." He concluded these actions are the foundations for financial well-being, irrespective of income and age.

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... without protection, and therefore vulnerable to life events. "Extensive research shows unequivocally that people have greater peace of mind when they receive quality, life-long, financial advice. But after years of inordinate regulation, however well ...

ETF Securities launches fixed income options

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... product Evan Metcalf added that the investment options are perfect for investors like retirees or SMSFs who are seeking peace of mind, and low risk asset classes. "Fixed income securities play an important role in any investment portfolio, as their returns ...

Performance test comms criticised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... The trustee displayed an image of a 'five-star' award received for the product with the words 'you can have peace of mind knowing that your super is in great hands', without disclosing that the product had failed the test. The Product ...