Chris Davies

London

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Writer: film, TV, radio, copywriting, books. Some stuff you've seen, some you've not. Always up to something. Views my own.

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Quilter sets aside £76m for ongoing advice charges

1 month ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Tom Browne |Chris Davies |Amanda Newman Smith

Quilter has set aside £76m in remedial costs as part of its ongoing advice review, following increased regulatory scrutiny of historical charging practices by fund managers. The announcement was made in its full-year report for the year ending 31 December 2024, released today (5 March). It reflects the estimated cost of potential client remediation, including interest and associated expenses.
Why is everyone talking about private credit?

Apr 3, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Chris Paton |Chris Davies

Private credit is creating a buzz among investors, so what is it and why is it a plus for your portfolio? Earlier this year, US media reported that private credit, also known as private debt, has fast become one of Wall Street's most popular investment classes. Data firm Preqin is forecasting that the value of the global private credit market will reach an all-time high of $US2.8 trillion ($4.3 trillion) by 2028, almost doubling the 2022 figure of $US1.5 trillion ($2.3 trillion).
How much you will need for a comfortable retirement

Mar 14, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Joanna Tovia |Chris Davies

Get ready to save harder to fund your twilight years - the guidelines on how much we'll all need to retire around age 67 have gone up again due to rising cost-of-living expenses.
Seven steps to top up your super while on parental leave

Mar 13, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

Cheryl Haines, financial planner with NGS Super, reveals the simple steps women can take to keep their super in great shape while nurturing a newborn. Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life! There's a lot to plan for, plenty of anticipation, and often more than just a few nerves about what lies ahead.
Inflation hits Bunnings sausage sizzle

Mar 7, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Joanna Tovia |Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

Inflation hits the Bunnings sausage sizzle, super news for recipients of paid parental leave, and the sneaky ways inequity creeps into the workplace. Here are five things you may have missed this week. Popping down to the bank in your lunch hour will be a thing of the past if you're a Bankwest customer, following the decision by CommBank (which owns Bankwest) to close 45 of its 60 branches.
Government to pay super on paid parental leave

Mar 6, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Jamie Williamson |Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

If it wins the next election, the Albanese government has announced the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme will include Superannuation Guarantee contributions from next year. In a major win for Australian women, 12% superannuation contributions will be made by the government alongside parental leave payments, effective July 1, 2025. That is, if Labor is successful at the next federal election, expected to take place in May next year.
Taylor Swift's $300 million boost to Aussie economy

Feb 29, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Sharyn McCowen |Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

The Eras economic boom, Aussies are ditching cities for the regions, and new calls for the superannuation system to recognise Indigenous kinship structures. Here's what you've missed this week. Taylor Swift may have departed our shores for the next leg of her Eras tour but the economic impact of her visit is still being felt. Swift's seven concerts in Melbourne and Sydney helped generate more than $300 million for the Australian economy, according to NAB data.
Ask Paul: How can I take $500k out of super to buy a home?

Feb 27, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Paul Clitheroe |Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

Dear Paul,I received a superannuation split as part of divorce proceedings. The money, about $900,000, is with CSC (military super) and is in its growth phase; it accumulates about $45,000 a year as an Associate A account. Potentially, my super will increase by $300,000 by the time I'm 60 and by another $350,000-$400,000 by age 67 if left untouched, bringing the total close to $1.6 million.
How to get the most from your super fund

Feb 26, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees |Susan Hely

It's interesting what people tell you when they find out you work in superannuation. Most young people starting out in the workforce don't think too much about retirement. Why would they? In their minds, it's decades away. It also surprises me how many mid-career professionals are juggling multiple super accounts. And many people nearing retirement have built up a lump sum of money but don't know how much to withdraw and when - or even if it's enough. There's quite a bit of angst around that.
Millions of Australians losing out on superannuation returns

Feb 19, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Dan Miles |Chris Davies |Tom Watson |Caroline Rees

Millions of younger Australians are missing out on higher superannuation returns by parking their retirement savings in default MySuper products, instead of exploring other investment options with a greater exposure to shares. By increasing their risk levels a little and using a portfolio consisting entirely of equities, superannuation investors could improve on the returns being offered by MySuper investment products.