Retired? Now what?

From

For so many, retirement seems to be an end goal. However, what should advisers do when their clients reach retirement? This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments, examines those early... Read more continue reading

Knowing about responsible investment now the top expectation of financial advisers

From

Four in five Australians expect their money in super, banks and other investments to be invested responsibly and ethically, but financial service providers need to do a better job of... Read more continue reading

Identity theft – financial advisers at the consumer protection frontline

From

The world is full of traps for the unwary. Seemingly every day, millions of Australians are bombarded with emails, SMSs and robocalls attempting to defraud them of money, data, and... Read more continue reading

Research shows that Australia’s high-net-worth investors are more numerous, richer and more confident

From

Key Highlights Total number of millionaires in Australia rose 31% to 635,000 during the past year Australia’s millionaires control $2.77 trillion in investable assets (up 37%)  68% of High Net... Read more continue reading

Re-think what you think you know about clients

From

Is it time for financial advisers to re-think what they think they know about clients? Insurance is sold, it isn’t bought, right? People don’t value advice, right? Really? I know... Read more continue reading

COVID resurgence top of mind for financial advisers

From

In the September 2021 quarter, COVID continued to be top of mind for advisers and their clients – and understandably so, as the Delta variant had forced, at one point,... Read more continue reading

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2021: Saving from home

From

Allianz has unveiled the twelfth edition of its Global Wealth Report, which puts the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries under the microscope. Saved from the... Read more continue reading

Australians can play a part in securing ongoing funds for charities and for-purpose organisations

From

Many Australians choose to leave a legacy that will make a lasting difference after they’re gone rather than leaving a one-off charitable donation in their will. This is something all... Read more continue reading

Women’s financial progress recovery fractured and slowing on COVID shock

From

Women’s progress to financial equality with men suffered a setback in the June quarter, as COVID shock factors put the brakes on the female-led recovery at the start of 2021,... Read more continue reading

Accessing advice helps drive better retirement lifestyle

From

With half the country in what seems never ending rounds of lockdowns and pandemic fatigue setting in, one of the last things most Australians want to do is look at... Read more continue reading