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CBA down, industry up for employment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2019
... is of the opinion that there is a certain section of the population who will never want to work in the sector because they feel that it does not align with their values and ethics. "I think companies should focus on how they attract those people who ...

Communication fails to keep member interests at heart

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members are feeling confused after receiving communication from trustees attempting to explain the new Protecting Your Superannuation Package laws. Some super funds however, are outshining others. APRA wrote to trustees today ...

HESTA joins ESG social media fight

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... make today will make a big difference to the world into which our members retire," Blakey said. "This is an issue that we feel very strongly about and we are very focused on the broader impact we can have for members across our total $50 billion of assets ...

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 ...