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How this budget was built

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... side of the ledger. Sure, defence spending is up 5% to $40 billion in 22-23, and projected to jump 22% by 2027, and education spending is up 6% to $48 billion, but the big-ticket items that really drive Australia's federal budget - heath and social ...

Labor strengthens economic equality initiatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... assistance for educators to complete their practicum requirements for a bachelor or postgraduate degree in early childhood education. "This vital investment will ensure high-quality early childhood educators can build their skills, with clear opportunities ...

Next generation stands by family adviser: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... financial stability and independence. However, nearly six of 10 want to pass wealth to future generations and fund the education of children or grandchildren. About half want to give to charity or fund a financial legacy. Some 80% of wealth inheritors ...

FAAA suggests adviser pathway tweaks

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has supported the government's experienced adviser pathway proposal, though suggests the measure be better targeted. The proposal, opened to consultation last month, seeks to clarify the educational ...

Digitisation, personalisation key for advice firms: BlackRock

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... Renitsky also encourages advisers to embrace digitisation as it provides a streamlined approach to client communication and education. "I would say that also goes to marketing your advice firm," he said. "But the opportunity to use digital media and ...

Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... found that the drivers of income inequality in Australia are complex, layered by age, gender, disability, location, education and employment. Inequality is evident in where Aussies live as substantial income gaps exist between cities and regional areas. ...

Hostplus, IFS adopt 'mass-personalised' advice tool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... Hostplus and Industry Fund Services the first to take it up. The SuperSmart tool combines digital advice with member education, personalised via registry data, including demographics and preferences. Iress said it is ideal for members with simple advice ...

SMSFs weather market storms: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... continues to highlight how SMSFs benefit from professional advisory services, especially underscoring the value of trustee education on the benefits of diversified asset allocations and the importance of individuals selecting into SMSFs appropriately ...

Ad hoc changes to super scare self-funded retirees: ASA

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
... any of the changes to the superannuation regime, we underline the transfer of risk lifts the importance of financial education to build an understanding of key financial skills such as budgeting, saving and investing and retirement income planning for ...

Industry welcomes experience pathway consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
... to Australian consumers, "as well as providing clarity and appropriate flexibility to financial advisers about their education requirements." Meanwhile, Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) also praised the government's progress ...