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Advisers beware the uncomfortable truth of the ageing brain

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
... a devastating effect on their quality of life. Family members often aren't aware their loved ones are being swindled. A study by Monash University commissioned by States Trustees found that 5% of Australians over 65 have experienced financial abuse. ...

FPA appoints new education head

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016
... student experience. In addition to this, we want to develop a solution for financial planners who need to undertake further study to meet the forthcoming education requirements." Weston-Cole said he was very excited about joining the FPA, especially ...

Sunsuper overhauls TPD cover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
... with annual support payments. It is part of a wider initiative to encourage members to return to work where possible. A study of Sunsuper members who had previously been paid a TPD claim found that 36% had returned to work or were actively seeking employment. ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... all boards but, where they did affect the board composition, they were a source of considerable frustration. The latest study also examines the potential for the proposed reforms to change current practices with fund executives raising issues related ...

AustralianSuper launches new SRI investment option

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... remain. Members of the new option will also remain exposed to fossil fuel infrastructure and debt," Gocher said. A recent study from Market Forces found fifteen major retail, industry and public sector fund options have lost an estimated $5.6 billion ...

Government releases draft life insurance regulations

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016
The Government has released an exposure draft of the Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Regulation 2016 bill. The amended regulation allows temporary inclusion of stamp duty in commissions for death benefits while the ...

Indigenous workers retire with 27pct less: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2016
... life for the average indigenous worker at age 65. Co-author of the report, Associate Professor Robert Bianchi, said the study shines a spotlight on the extent to which disparity in income levels today results in a significant retirement wealth gap after ...

Active management tax effects erode investor returns

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... over previous studies that have relied on either theoretical analysis or simulation of hypothetical funds." It said the study focuses on the extent to which tax effects erode the active returns achieved by investors relative to benchmark indices, which ...

State Street SHE Index aimed at capitalising on diversity

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... leadership and support better long-term social and economic outcomes in support of gender diversity." According to a 2015 MSCI study that explored global trends in gender diversity on corporate boards between December 2009 and August 2015, companies ...

Planners turning to annuities and outcome funds

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... 16% of their new retiree client flows into cash and term deposits, according to the researcher, down from 22% in its last study. Relative to their current usage, two products stand out for future growth potential among the older client segments: annuities ...