Supporting clients to stay healthy begins with financial advisers engaging with their own preventative health

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Preventative health is a catalyst for overall wellbeing. There’s no question that early diagnosis can be extremely beneficial to overall long-term health and can help reduce the need for expensive... Read more continue reading

SMSF members urged to seek good advice as COVID divorces spike

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The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on Australian couples. As well as marriage rates continuing their 20-year decline, divorce is reportedly on the rise. Google searches for the term... Read more continue reading

Women’s financial progress rebounds from COVID-19 setback

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Key results The timeframe to economic equality is unchanged at a revised 32 years in September quarter. Women’s financial progress improved in the September quarter despite early setback of female... Read more continue reading

The COVID kilos and the mystery of the disappearing strokes

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Whilst it is too early – and perhaps even fanciful – to start talking about the legacy of COVID 19 just yet, there is little doubt that there will be... Read more continue reading

Is there any value in financial advice?

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Getting good useful advice whether from a plumber or a planner or other expert is a cause of concern for many people. I can’t help with plumbing but I have... Read more continue reading

Choosing an investment structure to meet in-house asset rule

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An SMSF investing with a related party must be careful not to breach the in-house asset rule. Donald and Melania are members of the Trumpet Super Fund and directors of... Read more continue reading

Tailored and trusted advice key to supporting the millennial generation

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Australia is on the precipice of a $3.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer. Industry research estimates it equates to some $320,000 per recipient. Yet, in the lead up to this significant transfer, we... Read more continue reading

1.8 million Australian workers suffering prolonged financial stress, costing $31 billion in lost productivity annually

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AMP’s 2020 Financial Wellness research has found severe and moderate levels of financial stress are impacting 1.8 million Australian workers, with nearly half feeling financially stressed for an average of... Read more continue reading

TAL launches white paper on mental health and life insurance to support positive, sustainable change into the future

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Leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has launched a white paper aimed at stimulating stakeholder and life insurance industry discussions on mental health support, mental health policy, and the role the... Read more continue reading

Maybe this is an opportunity: Picking a good financial adviser is harder than ever for consumers

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Choosing a good financial adviser has always been a bit of a leap of faith for consumers I guess, but picking one today is harder than ever. With the tendency... Read more continue reading