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ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... three months. This is mainly in response to the economy in general, followed by anticipated changes in specific investments. Life insurance remains a fundamental component of clients' financial plans with about one quarter of advisers receiving client ...

HESTA nabs legalsuper executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... 2022. Prior to that she was general manager, strategy and CEO office at AIA Australia. Knight spent around 17 years with the life insurer across both Australia and Hong Kong. She was also previously a solicitor with MinterEllison. HESTA chief executive ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... Australians living longer than previous generations, it's important to consider clients' income needs and plan to enjoy an active life for longer. "Clients may be missing out on better returns that equities and other asset classes can produce over longer ...

Retiree dilemma: Supporting children or preserving lifestyle?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... own finances. "Providing retirees with the financial confidence that their savings will last, will not only help them live life to the fullest, but also give greater clarity with how they can help their kids. This confidence can be built in a number ...

MIESF adjusts insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... "considerable impact on group insurance," resulting in higher premiums. This increase, however, is part of a broader trend. TAL Life research indicates that from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, there were 25 premium rate changes to super funds, with an ...

Freshwater Wealth launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... identify and reduce problems they may not realise they have through education and proactive advice to help manage common life challenges. "Demand is extremely high and there is a huge opportunity with retirees, women and those who have inherited money ...

Preqin launches new term intelligence tool

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... which LPA fees and terms meet market rate and by extension, how to distill the true cost implications across the fund's life." Preqin said while some large law firms already have an internal database of LPA terms that they have previously worked ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) has revealed that the cost of funding a "comfortable retirement" has risen to a record high. ASFA said couples need $72,663 per year, while singles require $51,630 annually to experience a comfortable ...

Employees will quit on full return-to-office orders: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024
... flexibility. Forty percent said the long commute is a major downside, while a similar number pointed to a dispruted work-life balance. About 11% cited workplace distractions as a deterrent while 9% did not want to incur associated costs with travelling ...

Lendlease ditches overseas construction

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024
... workers are in the firing line from the previously announced sale of 12 Australian communities projects to Stockland and Asia life sciences interest. Redundancy, tenancy, and other break costs can blow out to as much as $150 million. Overseas development ...