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One third of Australians trust robo-advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
New research reveals about 30% of Australians would trust a robot to offer them financial advice over a financial adviser. According to research commissioned by think tank Thinque, about one third of Australians would accept robo-advice as their faith ...

Super leaves retirees vulnerable: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... least some of their savings in the higher growth asset class. According to the report, retirees with accumulation accounts feel tension about whether or not to stay invested in equities given the uncertainty around their life expectancy and "inadequate" ...

Chinese investment in Australia down 36%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
A new report from KPMG has revealed a 36.3% reduction in Chinese investments in Australia, from $13 billion in 2017 to $8.2 billion in 2018. The report was produced by KPMG and The University of Sydney Business School looking at a dataset covering investments ...

Cost of living fears rise: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... "The reality is that the wealth effect from falling property prices is weighing heavily on consumer sentiment, as people feel like their biggest asset - their home, loses value." Mitchell said effective financial advice and a strategic financial plan ...

MP slams prolonged grandfathered commissions carve out

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... Representatives Standing Committee on Economics Review of the Four Major Banks, Matt Thistlethwaite, said last week that he doesn't feel sorry for financial advisers who complain about the banning of grandfathered commissions - given they were put on ...

Financial services industry digs deep for charity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
... children learn. The money from FICAP will be going to their numeracy program, which helps children who are struggling with maths feel confident. The Starlight Children's Foundation is a well-known charity which brightens up the lives of seriously ill ...

Investors raise alarm on Facebook

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
In the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack, many are questioning the role of Facebook in investment portfolios. After the social media giant live streamed the shootings, ethical investors have been forced to consider whether Facebook genuinely ...

Industry fund chief executive to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
The long-serving chief executive of an industry superannuation fund is stepping down and the hunt is on for a replacement. REI Super chief executive Mal Smith will leave the $1.5 billion fund later this year, choosing not to pursue another contract ...

ABA moves to protect vulnerable customers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... can access appropriate banking products and services. Importantly, the guidelines will reassure customers that they should feel comfortable telling their bank if they are experiencing vulnerability. ABA chief executive Anna Bligh said: "There is no doubt ...

Qantas Super urges women take control of super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... reported being unsure whether they can rely on superannuation and other investments for their retirement. Meanwhile, 40% of men feel confident their investments will prepare them. Clancy explained: "External factors can impact on retirement outcomes ...