“High risk” advisers need to act now to elevate consumer needs

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FinaMetrica has welcomed the Australian Securities & Investment Commission’s (ASIC) inaugural Strategic Outlook, in which it has identified financial advisers as a “high risk area” for consumers. ASIC will target... Read more continue reading

FinaMetrica data reveals Millennials have similar risk tolerance as older generations

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Millennials have been thought to behave more conservatively when it comes to finances than older generations. But new research from FinaMetrica, a company that helps financial advisers properly assess client... Read more continue reading

Aussies betting on the wrong horse when it comes to their financial futures

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Don’t try to beat the odds – make your own luck Ahead of the expected $800 million-plus to be wagered on Melbourne Cup Day, Australians are being warned about trusting... Read more continue reading

The great generational shift

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The Great Generational Shift – a landmark global report by Hudson – explains why the differences between generations will reshape the workplace Hudson, a leading provider of specialised recruitment, talent management... Read more continue reading

“Dear client: Is your Seniors Health Card at risk?”

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How can advisers help clients get or retain a Seniors Health Card in 2015? … by quarantining assets and thus income produced from pool of assessable assets Speaking yesterday at AUSTOCK Life’s... Read more continue reading

Employer intentions to hire reach 18-month high

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Hudson Report reveals largest quarterly rise in almost four years New research from Hudson, a leading provider of specialised recruitment, talent management and RPO solutions in Asia Pacific, reveals an... Read more continue reading

Announcer Financial Planning embraces Wealth Know How videos to educate clients

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Wealth Know How, Australia’s fastest growing provider of independent financial videos and Announcer Financial Planning, an independent financial planning group, have partnered to educate and engage clients with online videos.... Read more continue reading

Simple secret to eternal happiness revealed

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Research shows Australia’s happiest people may not be rich, famous or even good looking $125,000 found to be the optimal salary for achieving happiness Everyone wants to be happy. It... Read more continue reading

Futures worth protecting

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Professional artists illustrated the lives of over 100 people as part of a MoneySmart Week event run by TAL last week. TAL Chief Customer and Operations Officer Penny Coates said:... Read more continue reading

Why do so many people not have a will?

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And 2/3rds of existing wills are likely to be out of date  More onerous revenue claims against wills/estates have led to the increasing desire to protect estates from future claims ‘Blended... Read more continue reading