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FPA reveals 2021 award finalists

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021
... great to see financial planners guiding thousands of everyday Australians through the financial stress created by the pandemic and an increased engagement between Australians and their financial planner in the last 12 months to seek reassurance for personal ...

Economic recap: Week to October 8

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2021
... inflation (low-flation). Case in point, US headline CPI inflation averaged 1.84% in 2019 (the year before the covid-19 pandemic struck) at the same time that the average jobless rate has fallen to 3.7% -- the lowest level since the late 1950s. The same ...

Advice on ageing key to future success: CFPs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021
... It also found that 66% of CFP professionals increased efforts to make their offering more virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic and most expect at least 40% of their client meetings will continue to be virtual in future. Finally, asked why they think ...

ESG investing 2.0 emerges

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021
... damage, followed by some of the worst floods we've seen in some time," she said. Another trigger was the coronavirus pandemic, which brings up many ESG issues like equal access to healthcare and vaccinations, and worker safety. Overseas, China, Japan ...

Aussies stick with DIY advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021
... and 26% said they had made some changes to their financial situation. Among the biggest changes made in response to the pandemic is that many vowed to be more frugal about lifestyle choices (44.7% in 2021 vs. 30.8% in 2020). This is followed by goals ...

Economic recap: Week to October 1

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 OCT 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic - and the freezing of nearly all economic activity it brought about -- was godsend to climate change activists. Recall those pictures of those bright, bright, sun-shiny days underscored by a CNN article (published last year) that ...

Aussies confident about retirement spending: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... mandated 10% that goes toward their superannuation; many are saving 15% of their income on average. Overall, the global pandemic has spurred Aussies (68%) to focus on their finances. They prioritise paying off debts and their mortgage followed by purchasing ...

AFA Foundation supports thousands in need

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2021
... Foundation is raising funds for Lifeline and Foodbank. "These charities have been selected because of the profound impact the pandemic is having on the mental wellbeing of Australians and the hunger being experienced by over one in five Australians," ...

Class gifts employees leave to fight burnout

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2021
With more research identifying the pressure put on employees by the pandemic and lockdowns, wealth technology firm Class is offering employees extra days off. The ASX-listed firm is introducing paid leave days for its staff to provide time for them ...

Boutique launches active hybrid ETF

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
... We believe banks are also well positioned to benefit from rebounding economies as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic," Dunn said. The fund is available on the ASX or via Daintree directly. "Our goal was to allow investors to choose their preferred ...