Women increasingly aware of importance of financial well-being but confidence continues to lag

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Women are increasingly aware of the importance of managing their financial wellbeing and taking steps to take control of their finances.  However, they continue to have less confidence in their... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers explore innovative philanthropic avenues to deepen client relationships 

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As responsible investing and philanthropy gain traction among investors, financial advisers are increasingly integrating social impact strategies into their wealth management services to deepen trust and engagement with clients. “Philanthropy... Read more continue reading

Prepare now: five financial steps to weather any disaster

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As temperatures rise, Australians are bracing for potential disasters – from bushfires in the south to cyclones in the north. While most preparations focus on ensuring personal safety and protecting... Read more continue reading

Arca welcomes Parliamentary report on financial abuse and calls for greater industry collaboration

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The industry association says there is an opportunity to uplift industry practice, and drive greater consistency in how financial institutions engage with individuals who suffer financial abuse. Arca, the peak... Read more continue reading

Australian investors benefit from adviser use of model portfolios, State Street Global Advisors new research reveals

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today released the results of its Model Portfolios: Adaptive Solutions for Advisory Growth research, revealing investor awareness and... Read more continue reading

Cost of living pressures reveal different investment attitudes between generations

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The higher cost of living is hitting many Australians hard but how they are reacting to it varies widely depending on their generational cohort, according to a new report by... Read more continue reading

Australia women paying the price for economic weakness

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Australia’s path to gender financial equality is experiencing significant challenges, as highlighted by the latest Financy Women’s Index (FWX). Progress to gender financial equality in Australia has taken another backwards... Read more continue reading

Financial security takes back seat exposing advice crisis as Australians prefer to protect cars over themselves

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Australians are now almost three times more likely to insure their car instead of their biggest asset – themselves and their earning potential – with new research revealing a deepening... Read more continue reading

Aged care anxiety: AMP research reveals retirees feeling financially unprepared

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AMP research reveals that 4 in 5 Australians aged 65 and over don’t feel prepared for the transition to aged care, while 7 in 10 worry about the cost of... Read more continue reading

CPD: Financial confidence and certainty in retirement

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As an increasing number of Australians face retirement, there are mixed emotions. Will it be a time to realise dreams and accomplish long-held plans? How can I be certain that... Read more continue reading