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Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
About 80% of consumers who have never accessed financial advice don't believe there is any value in it, according to a new study from University of South Australia which calls for the introduction of a government-funded rebate for advice. The study ...

AFA hits back at QAR submissions from Choice, ISA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... are completely resistant to any form of regulatory relief that could have any consequences for consumer protections, even though it might significantly reduce the cost of providing advice," the AFA said. Choice has opposed any change to the Best Interests ...

Young Australians more 'super savvy': Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... their finances and seeing value in contributing more to their super early in their careers." Equipsuper noted that even though the pandemic exacerbated underemployment and lost working hours, remarkably 35% of young Australians reported having more disposable ...

Forrest family hires former ART portfolio manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... global warming and the tech ecosystem. Tomlinson pointed to the difference between the Foundation and a super fund, even though a super fund is not-for-profit. "The Minderoo Foundation's investment capital can be far more focused on sustainable and ...

Australian corporate debt dwindles: Janus Henderson

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... cheaply." "Shareholders welcome the use of an appropriate level of debt as it has the potential to multiply their gains, though it also multiplies any losses." Though, the report commented that an appropriate level of debt for a company was primarily ...

Dodge volatility, invest in global equities: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... corporates are examples of strong tech opportunities. '"And there's also opportunities in the semi-conductor sector - though Wild prefers companies that benefit from the lithography capital investment by semi-conductor companies, rather than the ...

CountPlus takes stake in WSC Group

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... WSC acquisition, in April, BWC Wealth Partners was the latest firm to join Count Financial's national advice community. Though, over the last year, other firms like Ebony Rose, Financial Momentum, Serendipity Wealth Advisors and Accurium have also joined. ...

Inflation a greater danger than recession: Powell

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
... there are uncertainties around how that's going to effect the economy; we've got global uncertainties as well," he said. Though, Lowe lauded Australia's remarkable resilience. "We were the first advanced economy to get back to previous levels of output ...

Advisers optimistic for the future: Natixis IM

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
Australian financial advisers believe they will grow their business by 5% this year and 11% over the next three years, according to the 2022 Global Survey of Financial Professionals by Natixis Investment Managers. However, while market projections look ...

MLC Life enhances income product range

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... proof' their cover to ensure the benefits they receive at the claim stage keep pace with future increases in earnings. Though, any annual increase in cover level up to 3% can be suspended for any year or be turned off completely, should customers ...