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Industry must do more to improve women's financial literacy: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... gap between the two genders in financial literacy. Only 13% of women believe they will achieve their long-term financial goals, compared to 22% of men, while 18% of women are very confident in their ability to manage their day-to-day finances and their ...

Partners Wealth Group appoints new head of Partners Private

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025
... investment solutions is an exciting one, and I look forward to working with the team to help our clients achieve their financial goals," Herd said. Since launching in December 2021, Partners Private has provided more than 40 wholesale investment opportunities ...

Capital Group promotes for key distribution role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025
... instrumental in leading our well-regarded team as they continue to help our clients in Australia meet their long-term financial goals and support them with value-added services beyond investing." For his part, Brown said: "I am delighted to take on this ...

BlackRock settles lawsuit for 'misleading consumers'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... settlement ensures that only investors who make a knowing choice will see their assets directed toward these non-financial goals," Skrmetti said. A BlackRock spokesperson told Financial Standard : "We're pleased to resolve this matter." "BlackRock has ...

Investment habits of the generations revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... said. "There is a risk that a 'get rich quick' mindset could push younger investors off track from achieving their financial goals, particularly with cryptocurrencies and finfluencers around every corner. A strong focus on financial education, highlighting ...

FAAA celebrates adviser excellence

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... profession," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said. "Bianca has played a key role in helping her clients achieve their financial goals for more than a decade, and she is to be congratulated as this year's FAAA Certified Financial Planner Professional ...

Newmark Capital elevates distribution capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... working with this talented team to foster lasting relationships with our investors and help them achieve their financial goals with outstanding products and service." Newmark Capital focuses on commercial real estate investment opportunities across A ...

Capital Group names managing director for APAC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2024
... asset manager. We're committed to supporting our partners across the region to meet their needs and their clients' financial goals." Commenting on her appointment, Dvorak said: "I look forward to collaborating with our team around the world to further ...

FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... this agreement with FPSB India will lead to more advisers working with Australians to help them achieve their financial goals," she said. Once peaking at 26,500 registered financial advisers in 2019, the sector has since experienced a dramatic collapse ...

Aussies struggle with financial goals: Generation Life

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
Australians are finding it hard to achieve their financial goals because of inflation, the cost of living, and a complex investment landscape that's characterised by ongoing policy change, according to Generation Life research. While those with a financial ...