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Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... community should be engaging in practices that promote fair consumer outcomes. "In particular, we need to continue to encourage women to be more confident with money, young people to find the information they need when they need it, and support Indigenous ...

Advisers can help democratise philanthropy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
... management industries, according to an expert. State Street Global Advisors SPDR head of practice management Brie Williams said women and millennials are "very much leading the way" in the philanthropic space and seizing leadership opportunities to make ...

Female Excellence in Advice finalists announced

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... number according to the AFA. The Female Excellence in Advice Award is a joint initiative by the AFA and TAL, and celebrates women in financial advice who are making a significant contribution to the profession, the community and clients. Finalists for ...

Nikko AM wins Aussie equities mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... as managing director, private wealth. Nikko AM created the new role as part of its commitment to the United Nations' Women Empowerment Principles. Nikko AM executive deputy president Junichi Sayato said the firm signed because nurturing a diverse ...

Chief economist update: Do nothing RBA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... sure and for certain, financial markets would hear what they expect to hear from Governor Philip Lowe and his merry men and women when the RBA announces its decision at 2.30pm AEST today. That really is not up for any debate. What's bugging me are ...

Financial abuse: A hidden epidemic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... program's helpline received 87,000 calls with 6000 customers using the bank's services to date. It is estimated up to 90% of women affected by domestic and family violence are experiencing financial abuse. The program offers access to independent specialist ...

HESTA boss wins FEAL award

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
... industry superannuation fund. Blakey is also a strong advocate for calls to make Australia's superannuation system fairer for women and those who earn less. FEAL chief executive Joanna Davison highlighted Blakey's commitment to advocacy in the industry. ...

Financial literacy in females continues to lag

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
Women are falling behind in almost all aspects of financial literacy and by considerable measure, according to the latest HILDA survey. For the latest study, University of Melbourne researchers administered a five-point financial literacy test, assessing ...

Diversity underscores wealth manager success

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... co-founding principal Catherine Allfrey, who also spoke at the event, said when the Global Financial Crisis hit numerous women left the investment management industry - and many never came back. The market was down 40% and there were a lot of retrenchments ...

Superannuation shortage facing Aussie retirees: AMP

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... savings within the first five years of retirement will experience a super shortage of 12.5 years. The research also found women who retired at 65 would have a super shortage of 14 years, two extra than men, who will run out super savings with 12 years ...