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Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... their own home. Financial independence topped the list, with 55% of respondents confirming this remained their biggest aspiration while 50% said their biggest desire was to take a regular holiday. Owning a home and maintaining a good work-life balance ...

Chief distribution officer leaves Praemium

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
After seven years, Martin Morris stepped down from his role of chief distribution officer at Praemium. Morris, who announced his departure on LinkedIn, will serve a precursory three months' gardening leave until mid-August. In a statement, Praemium ...

ClearView appoints chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
The financial services group has appointed Nadine Gooderick to the role, with current managing director Simon Swanson set to retire after a 12-year tenure. Swanson will step down at the end of June, at which time Gooderick, currently the firm's ...

Viridian picks up advice firm

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2023
Viridian Financial Group has acquired a Queensland-based boutique advice firm, with plans to leverage its use of video Statements of Advice (SoAs). Viridian has acquired Enlightened Financial Solutions, founded by chief executive and Financial Standard ...

NSW Premier promises 'future fund' for children

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
Children in New South Wales will be given a dedicated savings fund worth up to $49,000 under a new government contribution scheme if the Liberals win the upcoming state election. Premier Dominic Perrottet said that the policy, which is expected to cost ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... recognising the ongoing role of the Age Pension," said ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy. "This objective offers a retirement aspiration which is fit for purpose, and worthy of our commitment to a future where all Australians can face into retirement ...

TV personality to lead Stafford Capital distribution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
Stafford Capital Partners will expand its capabilities in Australia with the appointment of a lead distribution executive, who is set to leave behind a high-profile journalism career. ABC TV business journalist Elysse Morgan is joining the Stafford ...

Praemium expands executive team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2022
Praemium has added a chief strategy officer to its leadership team as it looks to capitalise on current market opportunities. Denis Orrock has taken on the role. Most recently he was at FNZ Group where he was head of capital markets. Prior, he held ...

Government to boost paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... said. "It's a modern policy, for modern families. It delivers more choice; it offers greater security - and it rewards aspiration." He added that the government views 26 weeks' leave as "the foundation, the baseline, a national minimum standard", and ...

Aware Super appoints new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
Neil Cochrane will step down as chair of Aware Super, with the fund naming a new addition to its board as chair. It caps three consecutive terms as chair for Cochrane, which is the maximum allowed. He was appointed chair of First State Super in 2014 ...