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Vamos joins Decimal board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017
... the sector more accessible, objective, cost-effective and convenient. "What's also particularly exciting is its appeal for women, who for various reasons had limited access to the ability to guide their own financial decisions," Vamos added. "Ultimately ...

CBA backs financial counselling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... consultation led us to develop an approach focused on responding to customers in crisis and promoting the financial independence of women," Comyn said. Comyn said the bank has introduced domestic and family violence training and toolkits for employees ...

Advice associations respond to Federal Budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
... strengthening consumer trust. However, the AFA is disappointed no measures were announced to address the financial wellbeing of women and the retirement savings gender gap, describing it as a lost opportunity. "On average, Australian women have significantly ...

SMSFs hit hard by super reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... compulsory super or have had significant periods out of the workforce," Class said. The latter group is disproportionately women, who on average retire with 47% less super than men, the report said.

Mosaic tailors financial advice for women, grows FUA to $800m

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... There are also other strategies such as nudging clients to re-negotiate salaries more often (men tend to do this but not women), ask for help when they need it (particularly if they are caring for their elderly parents) and managing their career pivots ...

Government reform to close super gender gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017
Women are facing significant challenges when it comes to saving for retirement and the gender gap won't be relieved without government input. That was the key message shared by Minister for Financial Services and Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer in a video address ...

We must lead by example: Loane

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... whether they're setting a good example in striving toward gender parity in the superannuation system. Addressing the inaugural Women, Super & Wealth Summit hosted by the Financial Services Council and the Self-Managed Super Fund Association in Sydney ...

Decidedly undecided

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... looks of it) anyone but. Perhaps the better word here is "Undeciding" for the first round of polls show that Frenchmen and women don't know what they want. This indecision is underscored by the choice of centrist Emmanuel Macron (23.8% based on preliminary ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... which is a joint initiative of the AFA and TAL, promotes positive change in the financial advice sector by encouraging more women to enter the industry and to take leadership roles. AFA chief officer Phil Kewin emphasised the importance of an advice ...

Stone and Chalk lends voice to start-ups by women

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... as usual at fintech hub Stone & Chalk with last Tuesday's networking pow-wow packed to the rafters. The inaugural 'Power Women in Fintech' panel discussion was held at the Sydney headquarters and hosted by Jemma Enright, chief executive of a start-up ...