Australians are falling short on their financial dreams

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Key points: According to the 2024 MLC Financial Freedom Report, more than half of Australians (53%) regularly think about their dreams, but only one in three (34%) are taking steps... Read more continue reading

Client first – ethics and best interests

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When providing financial advice, acting in a client’s best interests isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it is the cornerstone of a trusting and successful advisory relationship. This article, proudly sponsored... Read more continue reading

A new era for contract paraplanning services: Clinton and Chloe Weekes take the helm

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Clinton and Chloe Weekes proudly announce their acquisition of Contract Paraplanning Services (CPS) from Hayley Knight, a transformative move set to redefine the paraplanning industry. This exciting new chapter blends... Read more continue reading

Study reveals Age Pension is not enough – even for homeowners

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With inflation pushing living costs higher, covering daily expenses and planning for the future continues to be a major concern for older Australians, according to new research by National Seniors... Read more continue reading

Australians more pessimistic about their financial future, as satisfaction with standard of living continues to decline

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The proportion of Australians satisfied with their standard of living continues to decline as cost-of-living pressures remain consistently high, the latest wave of the Ipsos Financial Circumstances Report has found. This finding... Read more continue reading

Client complaints: Fight it, or just fix it?

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Client complaints are a fact of life.  It is virtually impossible to run a service business where everyone is happy 100% of the time, as human beings are involved and... Read more continue reading

Australians overlooking value of mateship in era of uncertainty

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Key Points 90% of Australians say we are living through an era of rapid change; over a third of Australians (34%) say uncertainty keeps them from living a full life... Read more continue reading

DNR Capital named finalist in 2024 Zenith Fund Awards

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DNR Capital, one of Australia’s leading equities fund managers, is pleased to announce that they have been named a finalist in the Australian Equities – Small Cap category for the... Read more continue reading

Why set up an ongoing charitable trust rather than a regular trust before you die?

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While Australians are generous with their money while they are alive, they are missing the opportunity to keep on giving when they have passed away, sometimes even leaving their inheritance... Read more continue reading

The retirement spending plan

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Retirement is often seen as a time of relaxation, freedom and the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. However, without careful planning, the financial aspects... Read more continue reading