CPD: Intergenerational wealth – When the responsibility transfers before the money

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Picture this: an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) has sat in a filing cabinet for years. Then a sudden health event means an adult daughter is called on to act... Read more continue reading

CPD: A practical system for building client confidence – Value of Advice (Part 1)

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Introduction As the advice profession continues to evolve, so too do client expectations and perceptions of the value of advice. Perhaps nothing sums up this shift as perfectly as this... Read more continue reading

Advice linked to greater investment confidence among wealthy Australians

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High-net-worth Australians who receive financial advice are substantially more confident in their investments than those managing their wealth without an adviser, according to new research released by Praemium and CoreData.... Read more continue reading

Launch of Australian Resilience Index shows the threat of financial insecurity

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has released Australia’s first comprehensive Resilience Index, revealing more than one in five Australians face significant vulnerability, driven predominantly by financial insecurity. The Australian Resilience... Read more continue reading

Small moments of connection can make a meaningful difference to wellbeing – why we should view time spent with friends and family as a valuable health habit

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Australians value time with their mates, but new research suggests many are skipping the moments that can help them feel supported and connected. TAL’s Understanding Modern Australia Report shows Australians... Read more continue reading

As retirement planning takes center stage, advisory and financial education are more important than ever according to Amundi’s global study

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As retirement planning takes center stage, advisory and financial education are more important than ever according to Amundi’s global study. While personal savings become the main expected source of retirement... Read more continue reading

Intergenerational Report 2026 reinforces the need for quality financial advice as longer lives and greater complexity shape the future

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The Australian Government’s 2026 Intergenerational Report highlights a future where Australians are living longer, retirement is lasting longer, and financial decisions are becoming increasingly complex. With life expectancy projected to... Read more continue reading

Advisers say retirees and inheritors are key growth opportunities, but new research shows most practices aren’t built for either 

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Zenith Investment Partners’ survey of 430 Australian advisers has identified a sizable gap between where practices expect growth to come from and how prepared they are to service it. The From Adoption to Advantage 2026 report finds three... Read more continue reading

New Understanding Modern Australia report reveals Australia’s financial confidence gap

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A new national benchmark tracking the attitudes and behaviours shaping modern Australia has revealed a growing disconnect between financial engagement and financial confidence, highlighting a significant opportunity for financial advisers... Read more continue reading

MLC Retirement Boost adds income deferral capability, giving advisers greater retirement planning flexibility

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MLC Expand has launched a new income deferral feature within MLC Retirement Boost™, giving financial advisers and their teams another way to help clients build retirement income strategies. MLC Retirement... Read more continue reading