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A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023

... too expensive," Cupitt said. The research also uncovered that two-thirds of Australians (66%) are concerned that cost of living pressures will impact their ability to afford to take out or continue paying for life insurance. Out of this group, parents ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023

... 60%of all scam losses so far this year," he said. "Access to good advice can be key to helping Australians manage cost of living pressures." Welcoming the changes, UniSuper head of financial advice and education Andrew Gregory said: "For too long there ...

Young women report low financial literacy: NAB

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023

... four Australians say they don't have enough money for an emergency. With rising interest rates and increased cost of living, people's financial literacy and understanding of their financial situation is being tested," he said. "Financial literacy ...

The Voice is not at the expense of the economy: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023

... it hasn't shifted much in 30 years despite all the goodwill and good intentions." Hutley admitted that the cost of living is very much in the front of people's minds; however, she pointed out that the nation has the ability to focus on more than ...

Advised Aussies more financially confident: Research

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023

... feel more at peace with their finance, which is especially important as family budgets are strained by the rising cost of living."

Older Aussies are retirement illiterate: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023

... wish they'd started planning for retirement earlier and an equal number are "extremely concerned" about the rising cost of living. In addition to regulatory, longevity and return risk, retirees need to manage a complex tax code and social security system. ...

TAL launches new look Accelerated Protection range

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023

... sales and new business Beau Riley said. At the same time, he said it's understood many Australians are experiencing cost of living challenges and juggling tight household budgets. "Our updated Health Sense Plus offering not only plays an important role ...

Spirit Super introduces insurance admin fee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023

... executive Jason Murray said he was delighted to be reducing premiums for members "at a time of high inflation and cost of living pressure." The introduction of the additional administration fee follows a similar move by TWUSUPER in July 2022 where an ...

ASFA, Super Consumers Australia revise retirement standards

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023

... as the population ages." In line with ASFA, SCA also updated its retirement targets considering increases to the cost of living and a higher Age Pension. For pre-retirees who live alone and wish to spend $47,000 per year in retirement, they will now ...

Foresters Financial launches tax-effective education bond

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023

... concern for parents and grandparents amid intense financial pressures currently being experienced. "The rising cost of living and education fees has subsequently had a flow on effect, impacting the ability for families to finance their children's education ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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