Industry Updates

Two-thirds of Australians underwhelmed by super balances: ART

Research from Australian Retirement Trust has found 67 per cent of Australians don’t feel their superannuation balance is in a good position for their age.

Industry UpdatesApril 30, 2024

Australians switch financial habits due to rising cost of living: Findex

The majority of Australians (81 per cent) had to change their investment and saving goals in the last 12 months with the primary reason (44 per cent) being the rising cost of living, according to a Findex research.

Industry UpdatesApril 29, 2024

Australians boost super to fend off economic uncertainties: Research

Australians want to contribute more to their retirement savings during times of economic uncertainties, research by Equip Super found.

Industry UpdatesApril 29, 2024

Future Fund adds $17.2 billion in financial year to date

Australian sovereign wealth fund Future Fund has returned 8.3 per cent in the financial year to date, adding $17.2 billion during the period and taking the overall assets under management to a record $223.4 billion.

Industry UpdatesApril 26, 2024

March exam sees 70pc pass rate

Some 70 per cent (210 candidates) have passed the March 2024 ASIC adviser exam, the first sitting since the exam structure was updated.

Industry UpdatesApril 26, 2024

JAWG pushes for education changes

The Joint Associations Working Group has recommended to government a more flexible education standard for new entrants and career changers.

Industry UpdatesApril 24, 2024

Otivo appoints head of product strategy amid super fund demand

Digital advice provider Otivo has appointed Joanna Lawson as head of product strategy, citing demand from super funds seeking to offer their members accessible and licensed financial advice as the reason for the appointment.

Industry UpdatesApril 24, 2024

Average retirement age in Australia increases by 4 years

Australia’s retirement age has increased four years between 2000 and 2020, which was the 12th biggest increase in all OECD countries, according to study from Age Calculator.

Industry UpdatesApril 23, 2024

Super funds deliver fifth straight month of gains: Chant West

The median growth super fund has returned 8.8 per cent in the 2024 financial year so far with one more quarter ahead, according to research house Chant West.

Industry UpdatesApril 23, 2024

Aware Real Estate begins two Melbourne housing developments

Aware Real Estate has launched large-scale housing development at Queens Road, in Melbourne’s inner south, and Preston in the city’s north, with the aim to add more than 700 homes to the city’s housing market.

Industry UpdatesApril 23, 2024

JANA appoints director of client development

Asset consultant JANA has appointed Habib Chebli as director of client development, based in Melbourne.

Industry UpdatesApril 23, 2024

FSC adds advice licensees to membership

The Financial Services Council has appointed the heads of WT Financial Group and Fortnum to the board amid a change in strategy to incorporate advice businesses to the council’s remit.

Industry UpdatesApril 23, 2024

Two-thirds of Australians underwhelmed by super balances: ART

Australians switch financial habits due to rising cost of living: Findex

Australians boost super to fend off economic uncertainties: Research

Future Fund adds $17.2 billion in financial year to date

March exam sees 70pc pass rate

JAWG pushes for education changes

Otivo appoints head of product strategy amid super fund demand

Average retirement age in Australia increases by 4 years

Super funds deliver fifth straight month of gains: Chant West

Aware Real Estate begins two Melbourne housing developments

JANA appoints director of client development

FSC adds advice licensees to membership

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