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TAL offers super funds financial literacy tools for employers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... research include that half of all employees are concerned they will outlive their finances; 36% believe their finances control their life; 39% know very little about insurance inside super; 45% couldn't calculate how much life insurance cover they'd ...

NextGen Financial Group forced into liquidation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... satisfy a determination give ASIC a clear basis for cancellation of an AFS licence, but it may also lead to a loss of control of a company through the placement of it in the hands of liquidators," she said. "Liquidators are bound to investigate the reasons ...

Boards must crack down on cybersecurity: ASIC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
The regulator has warned it will take action against boards and directors that neglect cybersecurity risks, saying to do so could result in non-compliance with regulatory obligations. ASIC chair Joe Longo said cybersecurity and resilience are not merely ...

Family offices feeling optimistic about 2024

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... at 18%. Interestingly, for over half of the respondents (60%) the first generation who created the wealth is still in control. For another third, the wealth has already transitioned to their children. Families in which there have already been multiple ...

Australia sees modest uptick in HNWIs: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... most significant growth in the past 12 months, now 313,000 people strong, up from 266,000 in 2022. Collectively, they control $2.47 trillion, up from $2.26 trillion last year. This segment also saw the highest proportion of inflows to outflows, with ...

Cost-of-living crisis will persist into future: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... increases in cost-of-living impact older people's financial wellbeing when it comes to meeting expenses, being in control of finances, and feeling financially secure." Among the younger demographics, the cost-of-living is gravely impacting women ...

A roadmap for transitioning to managed accounts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... said. The benefits of managed accounts also extend beyond execution and transparency; they also offer a superior level of control over tax outcomes. This is particularly significant when managing both direct and indirect assets. Moreover, the flexibility ...

Young Aussies flock to SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... Steele said the younger generation is realising the many benefits SMSFs offer, including flexibility, investment choice and control, as well as the opportunity to become more engaged in their retirement outcomes. They're also seeing SMSFs as a cost-effective ...

Frontier dips toes into private wealth space

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2023
... stronger. We think this model brings Perks the best of bespoke advice and separate execution and allows Perks to retain control of its own decisions, which is a model we have not seen elsewhere in the market."

Former van Eyk chief cops permanent ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... is permanently banned from performing any function involved within a financial services business or credit provider, or control, whether alone or with others, an entity that operates a financial services business or provides credit. Thomas was found ...