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Retirees not confident in Age Pension: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... living longer, healthier lives and that today's retirees typically enjoy a more active lifestyle than previous generations. "These gains in quality and quantity of life come with an implied financial cost, one that requires retirees to stretch their ...

Advisers encouraged to engage with clients' kids

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024
... "This latest research reveals an interesting dynamic within families, including a lack of communication between the generations on wealth matters," AMP director of retirement Ben Hillier said. "It's also evident that while many Australians under ...

Reconsider the home as a retirement income pillar: Actuaries Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024
... are set to enter the retirement phase in the next decade, a phase that will likely be longer than that of previous generations. The paper's author, Deloitte partner and Actuaries Institute retirement strategy group chair Andrew Boal said the property ...

Australia climbs global wealth ranks

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... Catherine de Fontenay said. "This result places us near the top of the global rankings for income mobility between generations, alongside the Scandinavian countries." However, the report also found that children with parents in the bottom or top of the ...

Innova backs using leverage in super for housing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... your largest investment' may need a recalibration, with superannuation potentially being the biggest asset future generations will have," Miles said.

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... Gender Gap Report for 2024 revealing that, at the current pace, it will take another 134 years - equivalent to five generations - to achieve full gender parity. Globally, the gender gap has closed by just 0.1% since last year. "Despite some bright spots ...

Advisers shoulder massive wealth transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... the financial and investment skills to manage, grow, and protect their wealth to ensure the legacy is preserved for generations to follow, she says, noting careful planning, education, and managing potential social tensions are also important. A 1987 ...

HNWIs wealth reaches unprecedented levels

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... wealth but constitute just over 1% of the total HNWI population. It's projected that over the next two decades, ageing generations will transfer more than $80 trillion, spurring demand for both financial services (such as investment management and tax ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... months. BT head of financial literacy and advocacy Bryan Ashenden said with Australians living longer than previous generations, it's important to consider clients' income needs and plan to enjoy an active life for longer. "Clients may be missing out ...

Retiree dilemma: Supporting children or preserving lifestyle?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... however, are willing to support their children by providing a place to live in the family home, which has led to more generations being crammed under a single roof. This trend is evidenced by Melbourne Institute research, which shows that half of Australians ...