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Financial advice valued beyond returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
Investors who sought the help of a financial adviser will likely have more peace of mind about their financial security and quality of life, latest research shows. Australian Unity's bi-annual LifePlan Financial Advice Satisfaction Index, compiled with ...

Chief economist update: Policy of patience

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
... U-turn towards easier policy among world central banks is starting to regenerate global growth momentum. Not to mention, the peace dividend that a US-China trade deal brings. Financial developments? Both the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index ...

VanEck launches hedged version of $520m ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
... include Microsoft, Apple and Google, Walt Disney, Visa, Mastercard and Johnson & Johnson and Nestle. "QHAL gives investors peace of mind that their returns won't be eroded by the impact of a strengthening Australian dollar," Neiron said. "The decision ...

Millions of Australian's suffering from financial stress: AMP

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... reporting financial stress. Anderson said the research shows well-defined goals and a plan to achieve them gave workers greater peace of mind. "Goals help lift people above the day-to-day expense cycle, allowing a more 'in-control', longer-term view," ...

Fund manager launches HNW advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... advice delivered by our expert advisory team all around Australia ensures clients are empowered to make decisions that enable peace of mind," Bristow said. In October, John Abernethy announced he will resign from his post as managing director effective ...

Downsizer scheme gains ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... involved in determining eligibility and applying this strategy, it makes sense to seek professional guidance for help and peace of mind." Clients can make multiple contributions from the sale of the primary residence, provided it doesn't total more than ...

FPA appoints new chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... planners as signatories for Commonwealth statutory declarations, alongside lawyers, medical practitioners and justices of the peace, the association said. "I'm delighted to be handing over the reins to Marisa. She will make an outstanding chair and has ...

Advice is valuable but advocacy issues abound

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... who don't receive advice. "Most people responding to the survey, 79.4%, either agree or strongly agree that they feel more peace of mind since receiving advice," Kewin said. "One of the key findings from the white paper was that in general, people who ...

Aged care RC will spook Aussies into advice

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... want to end up in this situation,' so I actually think it will increase demand for financial advice, because they want that peace of mind," he said. Aged Care Steps director and fellow panellist Assyat David agreed, adding she thinks the inquiry will ...

Random questions forge deep connections

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... questions to forge deeper client connections. "They (clients) are coming to you for so many different things, and a lot of it is peace of mind," Bennett said. "You can really build deep connections with your clients, just by asking these kind of questions." ...