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Members wear the cost of risk-profile errors
21-Dec-2017
Superannuation fund members are missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement savings by having their account set to the wrong investment option for their circumstances and stage of life, according to.. Read More
Claims, remediation hit BTFG earnings
07-Nov-2017
BT Financial Group’s (BTFG) cash earnings fell in the 12 months to September 2017 as a result of increased claims in its insurance business and the impact of a number of customer remediation programs in superan.. Read More
Proactive approach key to stop elder abuse
07-Nov-2017
Advisers should take a proactive approach to preventing elder abuse among their retiree clients, particularly regarding potential misuse of powers of attorney by the client’s children, according to Aged Care St.. Read More
O’Dwyer hits back at union super campaign
03-Nov-2017
Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer has said the union movement is “setting out to mislead MPs” amid a concerted push from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) to get .. Read More
Home care rising as population ages
23-Oct-2017
Financial planners looking to incorporate aged care advice into their offering would do well to develop a detailed knowledge of home care, as the vast majority of care packages for retirees would be delivered in this.. Read More
Advisers must address cognitive decline
23-Oct-2017
Advisers needed to address the issue of cognitive decline among their pre-retiree clients by putting a contingency plan in place that could be acted on if the client became vulnerable to elder abuse or fraud, accordi.. Read More
20-Oct-2017
The size and scale of superannuation funds are not determinants of success when it comes to delivering value to their members. During a panel session at the recent SuperRatings and Lonsec Day of Confrontation in.. Read More
New means tests could affect care fees
20-Oct-2017
Advisers should be aware of how changes to aged care means tests brought in this year could affect clients in the long-term, with many needing to re-assess their financial situation two years after going into care, a.. Read More
Equity release offers debt-free solution
19-Oct-2017
Equity release solutions could help retiree clients remain in their home while paying off debt or funding home care without the interest repayment burden of a reverse mortgage, according to Homesafe. Speaking to.. Read More
Carrott whips ‘lazy cash’ into shape
18-Oct-2017
Micro-savings app Carrott has launched in the Australian marketplace with the aim of encouraging time-poor generation Y professionals to contribute their ‘lazy cash’ to superannuation, and plans to work w.. Read More
Multi-asset investing can assist retirement
17-Oct-2017
Investing using a multi-asset approach could complement conventional investment strategies aimed at providing a reliable income stream in retirement, according to a global fund manager. The appeal of multi-asset.. Read More
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