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WTW retirement solutions lead steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
... "Over my time in super, I've focused on data-driven decision making, delivering better retirement outcomes for Australians, and a commitment to excellent client service. My passion for these remains undiminished, and I'm looking forward to exploring ...

Advisers encouraged to engage with clients' kids

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
... parents reluctant to discuss intergenerational wealth matters. An estimated $3.5 trillion is set to be transferred by Australians aged 60+ in the next two decades, with 90% of all intergenerational wealth transfers are occurring through death inheritance. ...

Trend among young Aussies highlights need for affordable advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has released new research highlighting that young Australians are increasingly relying on social media for financial advice. ASFA said a major concern with this trend is the growing risk of ...

ART executive takes lead super role at Insignia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024
... strong track record in." For his part, Woodall said he is delighted to be joining Insignia Financial. "At a time where Australians are increasingly relying on their superannuation to deliver a comfortable retirement, I am looking forward to delivering ...

How advisers can reap additional $2.1bn in revenue

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024
... clients, with 76% saying their client base will increase 10% or more by that time. Deloitte calculates this would see Australians spend on financial advice grow from roughly $6.1 billion to $8.2 billion.

Australian Retirement Trust restructures leadership team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has undergone a major organisational shakeup that's resulted in an overhaul of its executive leadership team, including some key departures. The $300 billion super fund, which is nipping at the heels of AustralianSuper ...

ASIC to launch new criminal investigation team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024
... it acted quickly to address harmful conduct. ""Clean financial markets are essential for the financial wellbeing of Australians and fundamental to an efficient economy. They enable business to raise capital and manage risk and give investors' confidence ...

AustralianSuper, HESTA acquire majority stake in housing developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... investment opportunities" for investment partners and "increase the supply of new, high-quality homes" to the many Australians struggling to rent or buy. Assemble, acting on behalf of its capital partners, will endeavour to source, deliver, and oversee ...

Reconsider the home as a retirement income pillar: Actuaries Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024
Encouraging more Australians to access equity in their homes, combined with changes to stamp duty and the Age Pension, could give asset-rich, income-poor retirees a valuable income boost and help free up more housing for young families, according to ...

Wealth managers rev up for Lifeline, Starlight

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... Lifeline's 24-hour telephone crisis line, 13 11 14, operates in 41 centres with the help of 10,000 volunteers who assist Australians experiencing emotional distress and provide suicide prevention counselling. More than one million Australians contact ...