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BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... will continue to be topical amongst financial advisers and their clients, going into 2024," said BT head of financial literacy and advocacy Bryan Ashenden. "Clients are discussing with their advisers how downsizing from a large property they no longer ...

How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... default MySuper products - are young people with lower education, those on lower incomes and people with lower financial literacy. "However, even younger Australians on higher incomes with relatively higher levels of retirement savings remain invested ...

ASIC curbs high-risk offers from online trading providers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... Australia to better protect retail investors and their wealth with robust safeguards and encourage improved financial literacy and education for the general public to support good investor outcomes." "The industry has a responsibility to support investors ...

Young women report low financial literacy: NAB

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
Young Australian women are reporting lower financial literacy levels and are at greater risk of financial hardship, according to new NAB research. NAB's Financial hardship survey, revealed the most significant dip in financial literacy is seen in ...

Inaugural FAAA award winners named

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... and beyond for the financial planning profession with his strong community engagement and focus on improving financial literacy, as well as his tireless commitment to professionalism." The FAAA Inspire Women Excellence in Advice Award went to Sufficient ...

Investor associations to unite

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... pragmatic, forward-thinking step, driven by the objective of harnessing the collective strengths that will elevate financial literacy nationwide and safeguard the interests of individual investors," it said. ASA chief executive Rachel Waterhouse said ...

Power50: Most influential advisers named

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
... tips and tricks for free to those who need it, these advisers are making a difference to millions of Aussies' financial literacy and hip pockets at a time they most need it." The Financial Standard team is proud to showcase the advisers who are actively ...

AZ NGA acquires stake in $1bn advice firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... of values-based advice and we are ready to start ramping things up." This week, TWD launched Start Well, its financial literacy program for clients' children and grandchildren. "Helping young people start their financial empowerment journeys early on ...

TAL offers super funds financial literacy tools for employers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
TAL is introducing a new financial literacy hub for its superannuation fund clients, as they look to offer more value to their employer partners amid the cost-of-living crisis. According to new research from TAL, about 25% of employees are experiencing ...

Older Aussies are retirement illiterate: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
... more holistic planning approach," the paper read. AMP chief executive Alexis George said lifting levels of financial literacy when it comes to retirement is a critical challenge for Australia, and one the government and industry needs to collectively ...