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A new model is coming: Licensees

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... information to a client portal ahead of a first meeting with a financial adviser, saying some businesses found this could save hundreds of hours of work. His suggestion is to have different levels of financial advice, at different price points. "If you ...

Chief economist update: Money buys happiness

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... Household spending accounts for a big chunk - around 60% -- of the Australian economy and their propensity to either spend or save would, in the main, influence the outlook for the general economy. The strong recovery in consumer sentiment is a good ...

Class launches new product

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... a natural extension of our product suite for our customers," he said. In a pilot of the product, Class Trust was able to save an average of three hours of administrative work and jobs could be processed in half the time after its research showed that ...

Retirees value home over super: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2020
Retirees wish to remain in their own home despite the value of their properties being significantly more than their superannuation balances, new research shows. Household Capital's 2020 Retirement Outcomes survey reveals 73% of homeowners aged over ...

BT cuts fees, premiums for super members

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2020
... 1 October 2020 that will decrease to $573 per annum. On larger balances the saving is greater, members with $100,000 will save $140 a year and members with $250,000 will save $395 a year. At the same time, BT announced insurance premiums would also become ...

Super industry cautious on more reform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
The financial services industry and business community in Australia has responded in a generally positive manner to the government's 2020-2021 budget, but the super sector is so far cautious in its response. Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ...

Government declares record deficit, super reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... Australians about super fees and returns. "Over the next decade, the reforms announced tonight will reduce waste in the system and save Australian workers $17.9 billion - ensuring your super works better for you," Frydenberg said. All said; the Morrison ...

Vision Super appoints deputy chief executive

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
Industry super fund Vision Super has announced an appointment to the newly created position of deputy chief executive. Vision Super chief investment officer Michael Wyrsch has been promoted to the role. He will continue to manage the funds' investments ...

Pandemic proves value of advice: FPA

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... distinct groups of Australians: those who lost income and were forced to dip into savings to get by; and those who were able to save money either because they felt in control of their financial position or were cautious of what the future holds," De ...

MySuper funds redeem performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
MySuper funds continue to recoup coronavirus-induced losses, as the latest Rainmaker research finds default products have on average gained three out of every four dollars lost in February and March. The 2021 financial year kicked off in positive territory ...