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Future of advice is bionic, not robo

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... advisers, Chun sees the role of a financial adviser developing into one which incorporates both financial and personal wellbeing, with platforms needed to be flexible to incorporate this. "If you can join the two of giving good financial advice and looking ...

ASIC gives green light to FPA fees code

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... Gori also announced that the FPA is set to launch a new digital tool to assist Australians in improving their financial wellbeing. The Money & Life website will offer up-to-date information, practical tips and real life stories to help Australians manage ...

Super choice needs more than five minutes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
... responsibility for superannuation lies with the employees, actions taken by employers can make a difference to the financial wellbeing of their workers when they retire. "It might only take another five minutes, but taking that additional time could ...

Westpac commits to social finance leadership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... families in the program were still together. The Benevolent Society said Resilient Families has improved the safety and wellbeing of more than 360 children in the 156 families referred to the program since 2013. It aims to work with up to 400 families ...

Human centred workplaces needed: MetLife

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... lifestyle issues (62%) as the greatest health fears for their staff, while Australians workers worry more about emotional wellbeing (84%) than medical issues (70%). According to MetLife's EBTS, employers do recognise the benefits of offering wellness ...

Securitor names adviser of the year

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
... proud to have played an active role in supporting advisers to help clients achieve their personal goals, finances and wellbeing," Fisher said. "What's important for us is not only to attract and grow some of Australia's most professional planning practices ...

Fix super for indigenous Australians: KPMG

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
Superannuation policy should be reformed to promote the economic wellbeing of indigenous Australia, argues KPMG in a new report. The professional services company said indigenous Australians face unique issues when participating in Australia's compulsory ...

CBA uses virtual reality to revitalise financial education

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... corporate responsibility, Kylie Macfarlane, said financial education programs play a vital part in ensuring the future wellbeing of young Australians. "We know that around 10% of Australian 15-year-olds have not reached even a baseline level of financial ...

StatePlus appoints new CEO, boosts board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
... profit-for-member funds. As StatePlus looks to the future, we are pleased to have someone with Graeme's commitment to our clients' wellbeing and team leadership skills." Arnott said: "This is an exciting time for StatePlus. The combination of First State ...

IFM active equity team wins first mandate

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2016
... active equities team has won its first institutional mandate from an industry super fund. The $6.5 billion Mine Wealth + Wellbeing fund has awarded the firm's Australian Core Equities strategy its inaugural mandate. The exact size of the allocation was ...