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ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... trustees is a one-size-fits-all communications approach won't work for all member groups as it may not provide the quality of information customers need to make confident and informed decisions about retirement," Constant said. "Trustees have developed ...

GCQ adds sales director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... which launched in March 2025. Higgins said: "Dimitri is respected across the market for his professionalism and the quality of relationships he has fostered over the last decade. The addition of Dimitri to GCQ will round out what is already a very experienced ...

Soul Patts focused on 'bespoke' private sector investing

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... loans last year; the return on that portfolio was over 13%. We have no defaults, and we're very happy with the quality of the names we have in the portfolio," Barlow said. "It does mean that we have to work very hard to get those [deals] because ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... Advice Association Australia (FAAA) found Australians with a financial adviser are more confident in their perceived quality of life. According to the FAAA's 2025 Value of Advice Index, 93% of advised Australians say they are tangibly better off because ...

Lorica Partners, Multiforte Financial Services merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... culture and standards. "When we quietly tested the market, we were surprised - and genuinely affirmed - by the number and quality of like-minded firms that reached out. It made the decision both easier and harder. Lorica stood out, and we're delighted ...

National decline in retirement confidence: AMP

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... effort to turn evidence into action so more Australians can feel confident about their retirement and unlock a better quality of life." Aiming to address a wide cross-section of social and community needs, the Hub will harness AMP's expertise to raise ...

CareSuper hires chief member officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... our in-house model. In May alone, 90% of member calls were resolved on first contact, which speaks volumes about the quality of our service model. "Katrina brings deep experience in leadership, transformation and strategy, and a strong track record of ...

Australia maintains global retirement security ranking: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... the sub categories, Australia declined in finances in retirement but has improved, or remained steady, across health, quality of life and material wellbeing. Even though Australia maintained its top ten spot, 53% of Australians said it was a miracle ...

Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... nbn plans, ASFA said. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said the latest data reflects that retirees expect the same quality of digital connectivity they have been using in their working lives. "The stereotype of the digitally challenged senior is outdated. ...

Coalition's super for housing policy 'unlikely to continue': Bragg

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2025
... its interim report into existing and proposed super for housing policies. In presenting the report, Bragg said the quality of someone's retirement does not depend on their superannuation balance. "In the course of our inquiry, it has been made clear ...