Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 831 - 840 of 4031 results for "Personal"

Financial literacy in Australia drops by almost 10%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... debt obligations than men. The report found that men aged 25 years and above had a higher number of credit cards and personal loans compared to women of the same age. In terms of financial autonomy, the survey showed that younger adults have significantly ...

Active Super reaffirms commitment to regional members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
... of the Quality of Advice Review's consultation paper and the suggestion that super funds should be able to provide personal financial advice, Stockwell said it's too early to tell how great the opportunity will be but that, at first glance, it ...

Latest adviser exams see 52% pass rate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
... to have passed the exam no later than this cycle. From October 1, those that were unsuccessful can no longer provide personal financial advice and must have their authorisation ceased by their licensee by September 30. They will then need to pass the ...

Legalsuper launches new member portal

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
The industry super fund has teamed up with Link Group to create a new cloud-based online portal, using real-time data to connect with members. The MemberAccess platform delivers on legalsuper's commitment to provide members with "the best online ...

A sensible roadmap: Industry responds to QAR paper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... interests duty, removing the requirement to provide Statements of Advice, and allowing superannuation funds to provide personal financial advice. She has also suggested scrapping 'general advice' altogether. Welcoming the paper, Financial Services ...

Focus on providing 'good advice': QAR draft proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... focus on providing 'good advice', the scrapping of general advice, and allowing superannuation funds to provide personal financial advice are just some of the proposed reforms contained in the Quality of Advice Review's consultation paper. ...

Hostplus expands Industry Fund Services mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... Hostplus has retained Industry Fund Services (IFS) as its financial advice provider ahead of expanding its intra-fund and personal advice services. Hostplus is planning to roll out an updated financial advice and literacy model, including expanded intra-fund ...

MobiSuper, licensee to pay $250k penalty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... will pay the combined penalty after the Federal Court found MobiSuper representatives had phoned customers and provided personal advice without acting in the customers' best interests and failed to warn those consumers that the advice was based on ...

FICAP raises over $120k for charity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
... teenagers living with chronic illness or disabilities through opportunities for social connection, creative expression, and personal development," he said. "At Starlight, we know happiness in childhood really matters and it's a privilege to partner ...

Investment industry veteran joins Rest board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... investment leader who will brings a valuable perspective to the board as it remains focused on helping members achieve their personal best retirement outcomes. "Michael's strong investment credentials and deep knowledge of Rest's asset management approach ...