Will Australians trust startups with their money as the cashless economy takes hold? 

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F5 Networks has announced new research showcasing that while Australians are moving towards a cashless economy, they remain divided when it comes to the future of payments. The study, The Changing Face of Payments... Read more continue reading

Australia is over two-thirds of the way to optimal workplace mental health and wellbeing

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SuperFriend, the national mental health organisation influencing positive change in workplace mental health and wellbeing, has released its annual Indicators of a Thriving Workplace report, which measures the current state of mental... Read more continue reading

myprosperity launches Kwidz to help foster financial literacy education for Australia’s next generation Financial app helps advisers attract and retain the next generation of clients

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A leading wealth portal, myprosperity has launched Kwidz, a financial literacy app geared to help advisers bridge the generational gap that currently exists in household finances. The app introduces children,... Read more continue reading

How one financial planner’s cultural change is helping tackle Australia’s debt problem

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How one financial planner’s cultural change is helping tackle Australia’s debt problem Financial planners are helping to tackle Australia’s escalating debt problem as the industry shifts from selling products to... Read more continue reading

Millennials score low when it comes to credit awareness

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Australian millennials have a lower understanding of credit than older generations, according to research from consumer education website, CreditSmart. A huge 44% of millennials are unsure of the difference between a... Read more continue reading

Complicated products have owners manuals, why don’t ours?

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Let’s face it: our products are complicated as far as clients and prospects are concerned. The funny thing is, nearly all of the products we buy are pretty complicated these... Read more continue reading

Big data reveals the suburbs where Australia’s wealthiest and poorest retirees live

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The Melbourne area of Stonnington is home to Australia’s biggest spending retirees, according to the latest Milliman Retirement Expectations and Spending Profiles (ESP) report. The average annual expenditure of Stonnington... Read more continue reading

Australian women in the dark about their credit history

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Australian women are missing opportunities to optimise their credit health and make themselves look good to lenders, according to research from consumer education website, CreditSmart A huge 89% of women... Read more continue reading

Philanthropic giving via a Public Ancillary Fund

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A PuAF is a communal tax exempt philanthropic trust that enables a number of donors to establish and name a ‘sub fund’ under the broader PuAF structure. With a sub... Read more continue reading

MYOB survey reveals 1 in 4 small business owners not making any superannuation contributions

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MYOB’s latest survey has highlighted the burden of superannuation and EOFY tax payments on small business owners. Many struggle to make payments due to cashflow issues and are forced to... Read more continue reading