4th of February 2025
A National Power of Attorney Register: The Opportunity for Real Reform
For too long, the lack of a national power of attorney (POA) register has left older Australians, their families, and financial institutions grappling with a fragmented and inconsistent system. With each state and territory maintaining its own rules, product providers—including banks, super...
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12th of August 2014
Bendigo's Homesafe looking good
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has a track record of making strategic moves at the top of the market and getting it wrong, but its pioneering role in releasing the equity in homes looks like being a long-term winner. The bank's partnership with Melbourne actuary Peter Szabo is delivering... Read More >
25th of January 2011
Unlock home savings to fund old age
AGEING baby boomers are haunted by two questions: will I have enough money to live comfortably in retirement; and how will I pay for aged care when the time comes? Earlier generations of Australians trusted governments to meet their needs on both fronts. Baby boomers know this won't... Read More >