CPD: Investor Behaviour – Retirement

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To best understand how and why clients make financial decisions – particularly during retirement – advisers must look beyond technical strategies and consider investor behaviour. Before addressing product selection or... Read more continue reading

Philanthropy not just for the wealthy  

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Australia has been ranked the fourth most generous country among 119 countries, with three in five Australians making a financial donation to a charity, according to the Charities Aid Foundation... Read more continue reading

‘Blossom for Kids’ launch opens door for advisers to engage next generation of investors

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Blossom, the award-winning investment app with over $122 million funds under management, has announced the launch of ‘Blossom for Kids’, a new feature enabling adults to open accounts for under-18... Read more continue reading

“How long will my retirement last?” Longevity insights

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TAL actuaries specialising in retirement have done a deep dive into Australian life expectancy data – uncovering the truth about 5 commonly held life expectancy myths (“the age my parents or... Read more continue reading

EOFY investor checklist: 5 smart strategies before 30 June

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As the 2024-2025 financial year draws to a close, Australian investors have a valuable window to sharpen their tax strategies, rebalance portfolios, and set the foundations for the year ahead.... Read more continue reading

Global Wealth Report 2025: Wealth growth accelerated in 2024

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In a year marked by shifting economic tides, the world’s wealth landscape continued to evolve. The 2025 edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report reveals not only a 4.6% rise... Read more continue reading

Retirement optimism and confidence levels at a 5-year high for Australians

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The 2025 edition of State Street Global Advisors’ Global Retirement Reality Report reveals Australians are significantly more optimistic and confident about their retirement this year, with levels reaching a five-year high,... Read more continue reading

Advice critical to support HNW investors’ appetite for alternatives

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New research from Praemium has revealed a surge in appetite for alternative assets. Just under a quarter of Australia’s high-net-worth (HNW) investors (22%) are already allocating to the asset class... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers remain #1 source of information for Australian investors

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HSBC’s fourth Investor Insights Survey[1] has shown that Australians are increasingly seeking investment information (2025: 92%, 2024: 85%) with financial advisers being the number one trusted source. Donahue D’Souza, Head of Investments... Read more continue reading

Research reveals Australians happy in retirement but pre-retiree confidence is waning

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Australians are living a happy retirement, but for those approaching retirement the picture is less certain. New data from the Challenger Retirement Happiness Index, released yesterday, shows preretirees are feeling... Read more continue reading