21.5 years to close gender pay gap, as Financy Women’s Index warns of a deepening industry divide this Equal Pay Day

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Today is Equal Pay Day, which marks the 50 additional days women must work each year to earn the same as men, new data reveals Australia is on a 21.5-year... Read more continue reading

Why we get fee resistance

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Whether we like it or not there is always the possibility of fee resistance in delivering financial advice, and how we present our service is a large part of that problem.  Price... Read more continue reading

Most bought stocks in new 2026 financial year

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The top 10 most bought shares by retail investors at the start of the new financial year comprised mostly resources companies along with a few bank stocks. By contrast, advised... Read more continue reading

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