It started as a health crisis and quickly became an economic crisis. Now, six months on from the initial COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, we are arguably experiencing one of the …
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many businesses are turning their attention to recovery. But a range of challenges have emerged as potential roadblocks, with CoreData’s latest COVID-19 Pulse Check of …
Economic development has provided untold opportunities for upward socioeconomic mobility. It’s even spawned a term to describe those who have accumulated wealth quickly and risen through the social ranks: the …
Almost three quarters of Australians now experiencing financial vulnerability or hardship were able to pay their bills with money to spare before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. CoreData’s latest COVID-19 Pulse …
CoreData’s research over the past two decades has consistently found that at any point in time, only around one in four Australians are receiving financial advice. This is a relatively …
There is a shift at work in Australia’s industry funds, a shift from the onboarding of new members and being the lowest cost provider, to member retention and member engagement. …
Football finals are upon us. Regardless of the code, many of us are sure to be waiting in anticipation of who will triumph and who will rue their failure over …
The superannuation industry is in the rare position of being mandated to grow. It doesn’t have to compete, it doesn’t have to satisfy members, its simply needs to exist. The …
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been asked on numerous occasions by friends, family and colleagues my opinion on whether allowing early access to superannuation is a good idea. …
The recent announcement that the Federal Government will scrap the 457 working visa for temporary skilled migrants is more of an age-demography solution than a national jobs solution. The fundamentals …
Last month the Productivity Commission released its long-awaited report on superannuation. To be more precise, it was the report for: “Stage two, inquiry to develop alternative models for allocating default …
CoreData’s Member Growth research provides superannuation funds with ways to attract new members and leverage organic growth within their membership. The research provides insight on the following challenges facing the …
Excerpt The financial services industry is in a state of flux. As competition heats up and companies scramble for market share, there are some new kids on the block threatening …
The superannuation industry continues to experience strong growth and is currently worth over $2 trillion, up 7.5% on the previous year. However, the number of member accounts has decreased from …
‘Nothing but the best will do’ is usually what consumers expect of financial services providers, including super funds. Consumers want the best fees, the best returns, the best service, the …
