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Fintechs pose disintermediation threat: CFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... experiences that banks couldn't or didn't want to build. Cao urged banks and fintechs to collaborate with a long-term view in mind, stating this is a "win-win strategy." Banks are also weak in technological segments like P2P while fintechs offer more ...

Looking ahead key to flipping bad money habits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
About 10% of Australians struggle so much with debt that it directly impacts their wellbeing and UBank believes widespread financial mismanagement is the result of a severe disconnect from our future selves. UBank, NAB's digital-only offering, conducted ...

Short-termism obsession misses premia: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
Investors are missing out on return premiums of up to 1.5% per annum simply because they are too focused on quarterly earnings and short-term gains. Moving out of a short-termism mentality requires a "major shift" in asset managers' mindset and skills ...

Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
Industry superannuation funds VicSuper and HESTA are among 30 organisations forming the national Financial Inclusion Action Plan, driving inclusion and resilience for adults who are experiencing financial exclusion. The initiative, facilitated by Good ...

Age Pension changes looming

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
Financial advisers should be mindful of important changes to the Age Pension effective July 1. The qualifying age will progressively increase by six months every two years, and by 1 July 2023, will reach 67-years-old for those born on or after 1 January ...

Baby boomers lag on retirement planning

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... respondents saying they want their adviser to also advise younger family members. The survey found the issue of taxes is top of mind for investors. Four in ten investors said they need professional help in managing the taxes associated with their investments ...

Collaboration call for SMSF auditing

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
SMSF auditor Evolv launched its latest software platform this week and the new product is aiming to encourage industry collaboration. Auditors across the self-managed superannuation industry now have the opportunity to licence the Evolv White platform. ...

NAB sells trustee business to IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... trustee services as part of their wealth planning to support their financial independence and provide them with peace of mind," Kelaher said. "IOOF's AET business is a leading trustee operator and this agreement will lead to improved outcomes for our ...

Review life insurance ahead of super reforms: BT

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... fast approaching, advisers shouldn't overlook the value of life insurance arrangements inside superannuation. Keeping in mind concessional and non-concessional contribution limits are reducing, and a transfer balance cap will be introduced, it'll be ...

Value of advice still unclear: IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... cost of seeking financial advice, despite those that receive financial advice being 21% more likely to have greater piece of mind. A whitepaper from IOOF found the benefits of advice must outweigh the cost in order for clients to value it with not everyone ...