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Ban Dollarmites: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... account, adding weight to the group's argument that CBA's program is less financial literacy, and more personal finance marketing. This week we ask: if the latest share market turbulence will affect your portfolio allocation?

CBA fires up over Dollarmites criticism

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... first bank account, adding weight to the group's argument that CBA's program is less financial literacy, and more personal finance marketing. "CHOICE has found that 35% of Australian adults still have their first bank account and this brand attachment ...

Half of Australians don't have a will

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2018
... likely to not have wills (54%), while Queenslanders are the most likely to have one (47% don't have wills). Finder personal finance expert Kate Browne said Aussies need to act even if they don't have a large estate. "Most people don't like to think about ...

Netwealth affirms value of financial literacy

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2018
... director Matt Heine highlighted that the practical applications Banqer provides means children are learning about personal finance through experience. "The online environment is ideal for educating Banqer kids with tangible and valuable life skills. ...

Acorns launches its own super product

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
... along the way across both investing and savings." "Superannuation is one of the most underappreciated aspects of personal finance and we hope to use our platform to further educate and engage users on how they can invest and build wealth for their future," ...

Open banking regime to boost advice

DARREN SNYDER, KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... giving their passcodes as a means of stifling competition, the association said. Paul Chapman, chief executive of personal finance app Moneytree says there is always some risk when you hand over a bank password. However, most bank passwords can't move ...

Macquarie adopts open banking solution

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
Macquarie customers will be one of the first to test the new open banking regime with the help of a fintech. Retail finance solutions provider Zip Co, which operates under its zipPay and zipMoney brands, will allow Macquarie customers to add banking ...

School holidays require prudent financial planning: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... summer budget, opt for low cost or discounted family activities, and keep a track of your spending using handy personal finance apps. "Given the influx of cash kids receive over the Christmas break, the summer holidays are also the ideal time to talk ...

Fund managers should have personal stake: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
Fund managers should 'put their money where their mouth is' and have a personal stake in the funds they manage, Financial Standard's weekly poll results show. About 80% of respondents either agree or strongly believe this statement, indicating portfolio ...

Financial literacy the bridge for income protection gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
Classroom-style financial education programs in the workplace and hands-on practice and counselling can play a significant role in closing the income protection gap. That is a key finding from a recent study by Zurich in partnership with the Smith School ...