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APRA launches inquiry into CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... However, there have been too many cases and events that have damaged their reputation and standing in the eyes of many Australians, that warrants our regulators taking action now," Morrison said. The announcement comes on the heels of potential shareholder ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... and equal in their workplace and their lives." "Marriage equality will not change anything for the vast majority of Australians, however will make a profound difference to the status and dignity of many," Middleton said. The move comes alongside a jump ...

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... Financial Planning Association of Australia. New research released by the FPA shows that almost a quarter of working-age Australians believe they are 'mostly' living their dream life, though only 6% are convinced of that fact. In turn, this proportion ...

New ethical advice certification will drive consumer trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON AND DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
... priced on value and the adviser is only paid by the client in methods that are clear and understandable. It governs how Australians can expect to be engaged, managed, and priced when seeking comprehensive financial advice, while ensuring that advisers ...

Housing affordability depresses confidence: Westpac

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... barrier to getting on the property ladder, while 53% cite saving for a deposit. Additionally about three quarters of Australians believe the next generation will never be able to afford to buy their home. "Current economic conditions combined with low ...

Investors short on tax-effective structures: Centuria Life

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... 30%, as per Bill Shorten's proposed policy, investors will be left wanting for tax-effective investment structures. "Australians are right to be concerned about Bill Shorten's recent comments about changing the tax law as it relates to family trusts," ...

Numbers and needs of female HNWs set to grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... bespoke services. Though women represent less than 10% of Australia's high-net-worth community, they comprise 39% of Australians starting a new business. With significantly less dedicated products being offered to this demographic, business information ...

Wage freeze

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) 'Wage Price Index' report for the June quarter confirmed what we, Australians all, already know...wages growth remains sluggish. Even market consensus got it on point. Growth in total wages stood still at a ...

UBS names key Aussie hire

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... is building and managing everything you need to succeed as a long-term investor, so we plan on working with as many Australians as we can in the years ahead, and delivering the best of breed investment outcomes they desire," Williams said.

Retirement fintech makes senior appointment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... customer growth plan. The self-described retirement fintech aims to "make advice more affordable and accessible to all Australians, not just the wealthy." Prior to joining Retirement Essentials, Tyrrell held senior executive roles in consumer marketing ...