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UK regulator warns trading apps over gamification

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... 'at-risk' correlated with other commonly used indicators of vulnerability like low financial resilience and low financial literacy. It was also more likely among young people. "We expect all firms that offer stock trading to consumers to review and ...

The great wealth transfer at risk: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... modern history," Findex co-chief executive Tony Roussos said. "However, what our research shows is the level of financial literacy and responsible money management among younger Australians calls into question whether they have the skills to ensure they ...

Scientiam, DASH launch easy fund exit service

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022
... these people; they don't want to sell them or hand them to platforms," he said. Scientiam also aims to increase financial literacy, educate clients and act as an incubator for the referring adviser. Clients can access calculators and tools, track their ...

2022 Power50 advisers revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2022
... more Australians moving into retirement in the next decade and a new wave of budding investors gaining their financial literacy through social platforms, the need for financial advisers with 'influence' has never been greater," Financial Standard ...

Adviser of the Year named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... model, advice advocate and inspiration. "She is an outstanding adviser who is passionate about improving the financial literacy of her clients, has an unwavering focus on continuous improvement, and is a strong advocate for advice and community," he ...

Female Excellence in Advice Award winner named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... profession. Baker was selected for her strong advocacy of females in financial advice and her efforts in improving financial literacy in the community with her two podcasts, Centsability and Equity Gals. AFA chief executive Phil Anderson said Baker is ...

AFA award finalists named

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2022
... change through their leadership, innovation, customer-centricity and commitment to professional excellence and financial literacy," Zurich Life & Investments chief distribution officer Kieran Forde said. "It has been great to be part of the judging panel ...

BFID no hindrance to helping vulnerable members: Panel

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
... elderly, the very young, people with a disability, people with financial distress, people with low levels of financial literacy, people with non-English speaking backgrounds, homeless people, people in domestic violence situations, people living in remote ...

Financial literacy in Australia drops by almost 10%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2022
... Financial Wellbeing and General Life Satisfaction in Australia revealed respondents answered 61.69% of the five financial literacy questions. The data suggests an almost 10% drop in financial literacy since the federal government's 2021 Australian ...

Registrations open for FPA initiatives

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... grants valued at up to $10,000 each supporting programs and funding projects that contribute to skills training, financial literacy, work experience, community service, mentoring and more for children at risk or suffering from hardship," Berry said. ...