Finance
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More than 2 million Aussies in financial stress
First 5000 | December 23, 2018New research released by NAB and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at UNSW Sydney has revealed 2.1 million Australians are experiencing ongoing financial stress.
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Finance industry ends momentous year divided
First 5000 | December 20, 2018As possibly the most momentous year to date in the history of Australian financial services comes to an end, advice practitioners are being divided into two very distinct groups.
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Top 5 New Year’s financial fitness resolutions
First 5000 | December 16, 2018Getting financially fit should be at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions, according to advice issued by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
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5 crucial aspects of your New Year financial plan
Jessica Jordan | December 12, 2018It has become a cult for people to constitute new resolutions as the new year commences.
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Strong seasonal demand patterns in online business lending: OnDeck
First 5000 | December 6, 2018Data analysis by OnDeck has shown definite peaks and troughs in small business online lending and confirmed strong cyclical funding patterns across the sector in Australia.
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Adviser soft skills need to remain a priority: MetLife
First 5000 | December 5, 2018As the financial advice industry puts the spotlight on adviser education and technical competency with the release of the FASEA revised standards, soft skills remain a priority for clients, according to research from MetLife Australia.
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3 ways to protect your cash flow this holiday season
Rob Sharpe | November 27, 2018The holiday season is fast approaching, and while summer brings the sun and festivities, it can also bring major cash flow shortages that affect the health of a business.
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Financial security is good for your mental health
First 5000 | November 11, 2018Better financial security could be good for your mental health, according to researchers at Curtin University, reducing daily stress and long term worries.
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Family businesses must look beyond traditional sources of capital
David Harland | November 8, 2018Australian family owned mid-sized firms can look beyond traditional sources of finance as they seek to expand.
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Study pays off for financial planners
Mark Sinclair | October 28, 2018Innovation and structural adjustment are helping financial planners offer better services to their clients in an ever more stringent environment.
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ASIC contracts with financial services deter misconduct
First 5000 | October 26, 2018A UNSW study has found that financial services and credit providers fear being sanctioned by Enforceable Undertakings, despite speculation that the regulatory contracts are ineffective.
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Superannuation fees in the spotlight
First 5000 | October 19, 2018Australians are paying up to $32 billion a year in super fund fees, up 10% from the previous year and outpacing the rate of inflation by almost four-fold.
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Getting good financial advice in separation or divorce
Iain Reid | October 17, 2018When a marriage or relationship ends, many people find themselves in a vulnerable financial as well as emotional position. Seeking financial as well as legal advice is key to making the best of a bad situation.
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Women make progress towards financial equality
First 5000 | October 6, 2018The Financy Women’s Index sets an aspirational target for women’s economic equality and the September quarter shows steady progress towards this goal.
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How to optimize small business finance
David Webb | October 5, 2018How do you optimize your small business’ finances? David Webb offers some tips.