Rising climate and health risks spurs surge in Australian consumers’ appetite for insurance cover

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Key points 45% of Australian consumers say general and health insurance are both more important now than before the pandemic. Reputable brands (42%) and low premiums (37%) are rated as

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Investment Trends report highlights key drivers of member engagement and service needs

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Leading research firm Investment Trends releases the 16th edition of its 2024 Super Member Engagement Report. Providing an in-depth look at member attitudes, satisfaction and advocacy, including how they would

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Life insurance in Australia: Brand trust and digital innovation key amidst financial security debate

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Key points Insurance vs. Investment: Out of the 20 million adult Australians, 6.7 million are covered by some form of life insurance. Despite this significant uptake, life insurance is perceived

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Cost remains the number one barrier preventing everyday Australians with advice gaps from getting professional assistance

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Amid a backdrop labelled ‘worst cost of living crisis in decades’, cost remains the No 1 barrier preventing everyday Australians with advice gaps from getting professional assistance 3 million Australians

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Investment Trends releases 2023 Platform Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis Report

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The Investment Trends 2023 Platform Benchmarking Report showcases the significant enhancements made by investment platforms in 2023 to support advisers in the provision of advice to clients, as well as

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Online investor numbers decline at a slower pace amid improved outlook for international shares

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends releases its 29th semi-annual edition of the 2023 2H Australian Online Investing Report. Providing an in-depth analysis of the Australian online investing

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Investment Trends acknowledges the Government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review

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Investment Trends acknowledges the government’s final response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). The roadmap titled “Delivering Better Financial Outcomes” is designed to increase the availability and affordability of

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Advisers embrace cash and fixed income amid historically fast interest rate hike: 2023 Adviser Product & Marketing Needs Report

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends releases its 16th edition of the 2023 Adviser Product & Marketing Needs Report. Providing an in-depth analysis of advisers’ evolving investment product

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Advisers need to offer ESG investment advice to meet growing demand

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Responsible investors who use financial advisors are significantly better-informed about investment performance, fees, and the sustainable impact of products than those who try to look for responsible or ESG options

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Thirty eight per cent of advisers report higher practice profitability in the last 12 months

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends releases its 20th edition of the 2023 Adviser Business Model Report. Providing an in-depth analysis of the rapidly changing financial advice provision

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