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What "wealthy" means to Australians: AMP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
... remain the key wealth asset for many Australians, however the definition of "wealthy" has expanded to include financial freedom for pursuing desired lifestyles; and more individuals are seeking to attain this freedom through liquid forms of wealth like ...

Negative wholesale funds market growth continues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
... in percentage terms was Smartsave Super and Pension, followed by AMP Signature Super and Pension, Superhero Super, and Freedom of Choice Super. The research also noted that Vanguard operated Australia's largest ETF; PIMCO has the largest mFund, and the ...

2023 will be better for bonds: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... depended on central banks rushing to cut rates to cushion the stock market every time it fell. They no longer have the freedom to do this," it concluded.

Mercer identifies investment opportunities for 2023

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... said all is not lost. It suggests investors heed three themes - history rhyme, position for transition, and degrees of freedom - to find success in 2023 and beyond. "Inflation has been one of the driving themes and concerns for investors over the past ...

ANZ told to pay $25m for 20-year failure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... Court said. Seven cases remain in front of the courts, including those against ACBF Funeral Plans and Youpla Group and Freedom Insurance.

Colonial First State introduces new platform

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
... learning content. "At CFS, we believe that quality financial advice is vital to helping Australians achieve financial freedom in retirement, and we are committed to building a stronger and more sustainable advice industry," CFS group executive, distribution ...

Advised Aussies better off on all fronts: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
... financial decision making (37%), improved money management (33%), greater financial control (28%) and improved financial freedom (27%). "Australians with an active relationship with a financial planner are better off in multiple ways. They suffer less ...

Super fund disclosure rules finalised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... decide whether it will stand for transparency and integrity in compulsory superannuation. Separately, Bragg wrote to the Freedom of Information coordinator, seeking access to information on how super funds were chosen to attend the government's Jobs ...

Females, millennials lead the way in SMSFs: Class

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2022
... flexibility." She added that the report sends a positive message that women are taking action to create more financial freedom for themselves and looking for ways to get ahead. "It's great to see the rise in concessional and non-concessional contributions ...

ASIC response to Freedom Insurance saga continues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2022
ASIC has so far secured more than $102 million in remediation for Freedom Insurance customers and is urging anyone else who purchased life cover through the now-defunct insurer to come forward. Freedom Insurance went out of business after ASIC's review ...