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Career progression positive for women advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
... moving away from. "Hitting sales targets and the reputation of the profession were increasingly more top of mind for the younger advisers entering the industry. This highlights an opportunity for the industry to inform and educate new entrants on expectations ...

Super life code released

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2017
... ensuring the level of cover does not exceed 1% of a member's salary. Trustees will also consider the level of cover for younger members commensurate with their life stage, salary and debt levels, and if total and permanent disability or income protection ...

Group insurance awareness encouraging: MetLife

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... members. Stewart flagged that MetLife is working with its super fund partners to determine the appropriate level of cover for younger members, following a major move by AustralianSuper in September to allow new members under 25-years-old to opt-in to ...

REST rolls out its millennial pitch

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... "Despite the significant role superannuation plays in shaping our future, unfortunately for many Australians, especially younger generations, super is often out of sight, out of mind," he said. "By providing enhanced visibility of our members' accounts ...

BetaShares launches Australian ESG fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... their values. "Demand for sustainable investing products is on the rise in Australia. More and more investors, especially younger Australians, are conscious about where their money goes and what kind of business activities they support," Vynokur said. ...

Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
REI Super is advancing its mission to attract younger members to the fund with the appointment of a new independent, non-executive director. Michelle Beveridge joins the board with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation including ...

Industry super fund adapts new life insurance model

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... monthly payments up to age 60 if they are unable to work due to sickness or injury, while reducing death and TPD cover for younger members. REST said despite an increase in insurance claims and corresponding costs, the super fund's existing members will ...

Vision Super creates head technology role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Vision Super has appointed its first head of technology as it aims to increase its presence among younger Australians and meet their ongoing demands. Joining from KPMG, James Milne is responsible for maintaining and improving the digital experience ...

Misperception of independence jeopardising trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... mistrust, the findings represent a major opportunity for advisers to find new ways to engage Australians, particularly younger demographics, he added. "Making financial advice more accessible to Australian's should be a key focus for the industry, to ...

New advice firm taps young professional market

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... assume that advice is only for the rich, and don't know when the right time is to seek advice. "We know that only 5% of younger Australians have a financial adviser, but all of them still have financial worries and aspirations," Brady said. "We feel ...