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New study taps into investor behavior

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
... reversal," Monash Business School researcher Dr Kristian Rotaru said. Previous studies suggest that the disposition effect - the theory where investors sell at a profit and hold onto their losses - occurs when investors become more risk-seeking with ...

Netwealth affirms value of financial literacy

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2018
... tangible and valuable life skills. It provides an opportunity for them to experience managing money and not just to learn the theory," Heine said. In 12 months, about 72% of kids have experienced creating their own CV, while 59.2% experienced successfully ...

Product agnostic planners boost ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2018
... in the remuneration structure of many planners sees them now being paid on a fee-for-service basis, meaning they are in theory product agnostic, Cerulli said. "In this environment, planners are happier to recommend ETFs as the building blocks of a portfolio. ...

Global investment group enters Australia via local partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... explained. Commenting on the Australian investment horizon, Plus Capital director Neil Wild added: "While modern portfolio theory talks about the benefits of diversification, the world most successful entrepreneurs and families are much more focused ...

A case for faster wages growth (or not)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... are finding it more difficult to hire workers with the necessary skills." - pan out according to the dictates of economic theory. This would prompt employers to offer higher wages to attract "workers with the necessary skills" that should eventually ...

Game theory revolutionises risk profiling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... assessment platform, TrueProfile. It replaces client questionnaires and other traditional data collection methods with game theory and behavioural economics. Invented by former University of California Berkeley Economics Department chair Shachar Kariv ...

Financial literacy the bridge for income protection gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... can work together to close the underinsurance gap and safeguard financial security. The report shows that while formal, theory-based financial literacy programs are gaining popularity in workplaces the world over, specialised knowledge is most effectively ...

Fee models an art, not a science

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2017
... difference they make to their client's lives is crucial." Throughout the session advisers are set to gain insight into the theory and practical application of integrating fees into a risk advice business. Fox will cover off more on the theory, as will ...

Adviser tops the class for education excellence

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2017
... consumers, their own business and their role as a financial adviser." "He's also demonstrated the ability to apply that theory and it's led to practical outcomes for their business. The judges found both of these qualities relevant and impressive," Waller ...

Accessing financial wellbeing: The power of general advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... to clients in a non-traditional way while ensuring it adheres to ASIC requirements. Meanwhile, Micallef will provide the theory on how to best utilise general advice and provide examples of digital solutions including Map My Plan's online self-directed ...