91黑料 welcomes progress on expanding financial advice
4 December 2024
4 December 2024
91黑料 welcomes progress on expanding the availability of financial advice, with the Federal government announcing specifications for a new class of adviser.
The government鈥檚 announcement on the details of the new class of adviser provides clarity on a key element of the second stage of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package.
91黑料 CEO Deanne Stewart said the new adviser model was an important part of financial advice reforms, which will be critical in ensuring more Australians have access to quality, affordable financial advice.
鈥淢aking financial advice more accessible and affordable is critical to meeting the growing need for retirement advice, with more than 300,000 Australians expected to retire each year over the next five years.
鈥淲e know that when our members get help and advice, they feel more confident and are much more likely to take action that improves their retirement outcomes.听
鈥淚ntroducing a new class of adviser, backed by a strong consumer protection framework, will unlock the ability for superannuation funds and other providers to deliver the help and guidance Australians need to confidently navigate their retirement.
鈥淎dvice reforms are crucial to uplifting retirement outcomes for Australians and we urge the Government to prioritise progressing these changes.鈥
Ms Stewart said she looked forward to working constructively with the government and industry as the reforms progress.
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