How Futureproof is addressing the two big issues of our time The following is the statement made by John Innes, CEO and Director of Futureproof, to the Senate Inquiry on 12 March 2024. I would like to express my thanks to the Committee for the opportunity to appear representing Futureproof in this Senate Inquiry into…
The Struggles of Millennials and Gen Z Are Wiping Out Parents’ Retirement Funds There’s a strong financial narrative running through Australian society at the moment. And, for the younger generations – i.e. younger Millennials and older members of Gen Z – this narrative is not a good one. Let’s take home ownership as an example…
We support the principle of equity and fairness for everyone At Futureproof we support the principle of equity and fairness for everyone. It’s part of the Futureproof ethos upheld by our founders, directors and employees – it guides how we do business and the decisions we make through engagement with all our stakeholders. The Uluru…
A better deal for Australians: Unifying financial services, wealth management and well-being We all want to live well. In fact, we all have a right to live well — we all have a right to enjoy life and experience the things that make living so special. In recent years, it seems like more and more people…
Funding retirement: analysing Fixed, Variable and Market-Linked Annuities Planning for the future and securing a great quality of life post-retirement are common concerns for Australians. As we get older, these concerns become increasingly pressing, and many Australians find themselves struggling to fund their retirement and maintain the quality of life they have grown used to.…
Funding retirement: analysing Shared Appreciation Mortgages According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), retirees need to access around 70% of their pre-retirement income in order to live comfortably. Unfortunately, most Australians are not achieving this figure, and are falling 40% below this benchmark on average. For the average Australian, this shortfall is…