MyState Bank calls for Australians to be extra vigilant amidst growing COVID-19 scams

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MyState Bank are urging Australians to exercise more caution online, with the risk of individuals falling victim to criminal scammers significantly heightened since the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). MyState Bank... Read more continue reading
06 Apr 2020

80% of Aussies worried about the economic impacts of Coronavirus

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New research from comparison site Mozo has found that 80% of Australians are worried about the economic impacts of Coronavirus, with one in five particularly vulnerable, having no savings as... Read more continue reading
19 Mar 2020

Bank of Mum and Dad contribution up 41% in last two years, lending a total of $92 billion in property assistance

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Key Points: Bank of Mum and Dad is Australia’s fifth biggest lender, after the Big 4 Banks $92.3 billion lent to children to help them onto the property ladder, with... Read more continue reading
16 Mar 2020

Almost half of women would struggle financially in relationship breakdown

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Almost half (44.1%) of Australian women say they would not be financially stable if their relationship or marriage were to end tomorrow, new research from Fidelity International reveals. This compares... Read more continue reading
09 Mar 2020

The changing nature of work in Australia, implications for advisers and the broader protection ecosystem

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Introduction As professional service providers, it is vital (and legally required!) for financial advisers to understand each of their clients at a highly detailed micro level. This detailed understanding –... Read more continue reading
04 Mar 2020

Australian couples need to work together on their finances to reduce stress, reveals MyState Bank research

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Money is driving conflict, secrets and stress among Australian couples, according to new research from MyState Bank, which is urging all Australian couples to devote more time to working together... Read more continue reading
14 Feb 2020

How understanding preventative health can help you provide better financial advice

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At present, Australians are spending well over $180 billion annually on healthcare and only 1.34% of that amount – or just over $2 billion annually – is spent on reducing... Read more continue reading
07 Feb 2020

Australians not feeling supported by the retirement funding system

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Household Capital, an independent, specialist retirement funding provider has completed its submission to the Retirement Income Review in response to the government’s consultation paper released in November 2019. The purpose... Read more continue reading
04 Feb 2020

Investor sentiment remains grounded amidst rising markets: Investor Product Needs Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest Investor Product Needs Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ investing behaviour and their use of various investment products. The study, now... Read more continue reading
31 Jan 2020

Fidelity research highlights the importance of personal finance in overall wellbeing

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The mental health, family life and physical health of a large proportion of Australians are being adversely affected by financial issues, new research from Fidelity International has revealed. Fidelity International’s... Read more continue reading
31 Jan 2020