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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 "The stereotype of the digitally challenged senior is outdated.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 ...

FEATURE: Hyped up

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
... 65% of employees report that their workplace currently uses AI. Half of them lauded it for improving efficiency and quality of work and boosting innovation. Across countries, including Australia, almost three in five employees intentionally use AI at ...

ASIC flags firm grip on private and public markets, super funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... will release a roadmap outlining its proposals to help attract capital while protecting investors and promoting the quality of Australia's markets. "We are not rushing to regulate, but we do need to ensure Australia's capital markets are fit for the ...

Netwealth reports record FY25 results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... bring the total dividends for FY25 to 38.5 cents per share, an increase of 10.5 cents on FY24. Netwealth attributed the quality of offering and key platform functionality as the key driver of the FUA net flows. "Netwealth will continue to invest to build ...