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Brighter Super expands senior team

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... leadership roles throughout the financial services sector. Most recently she was head of advice delivery at AIA Financial Wellbeing. She has also held roles at Commonwealth Bank, Crowe Horwath, Westpac and Barclays. Godfrey's team will be responsible ...

One in three Aussies face 10-year retirement savings gap: Fidelity

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... research recommended addressing financial anxieties early, embracing digital platforms and AI-powered tools, addressing wellbeing and care needs and building trust in the public system as critical factors for being sufficiently prepared for retirement. ...

Actuaries Institute makes proposal to close advice gap

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... Australians must have access to and receive HGA that is suitable for their needs and contributes to enhanced financial wellbeing." The discussion paper proposed a principles-based HGA framework to apply broadly to how financial institutions help consumers ...

Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... behind women leaving the workforce early have persisted. More than a quarter (27%) globally also said other health and wellbeing issues, excluding menopause, were key factors in deciding to leave the workforce. Caring responsibilities continue to dominate ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... Australians say they are tangibly better off because of their adviser. The top reported benefits include improved financial wellbeing, peace of mind and time saved on financial decisions. "Good financial advice isn't just about the numbers. It's about ...

Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... leader, Kelly possesses the values alignment and credentials to advance the group's vision of positively impacting the wellbeing of its members, customers, employees and the community," Australian Unity chair Lisa Chung said. Chung noted that Australian ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... that mirrors a financial adviser offering personalised strategy and product recommendations. He adds that financial wellbeing and the role of a coach are critical to its success. Underpinning that is the technology. "The technology is going to be ubiquitous. ...

Australia maintains global retirement security ranking: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... declined in finances in retirement but has improved, or remained steady, across health, quality of life and material wellbeing. Even though Australia maintained its top ten spot, 53% of Australians said it was a miracle to retire securely, a 5% jump ...

Retirees unfairly targeted by tax: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... retirement experience of each Australian is unique, and flexibility is important to support both financial and mental wellbeing. That's why we're concerned by the significant disincentives within the current system for older Australians who wish to remain ...

Equity Trustees defies ASIC Shield Master Fund allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
... allegedly fraudulent promoters, responsible entities and managers, and continue to provide access to counselling and wellbeing support and information." Further, O'Brien said ETSL believes it acted in line with its fiduciary duties and obligations ...