Financial literacy
Research Summary
Financial decision making for and in old age
The focus of this brief is on decisions related to personal retirement finances, which in Australia are overwhelmingly about superannuation – the individual savings pillar of the retirement income system (even though housing assets make up a greater proportion of wealth).
Report
Retail investor research
This report presents the findings of research into Australian retail investors’ motivations, attitudes and behaviours. The results provide a point-in-time snapshot of the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy report
Policy brief on access to finance for inclusive and social entrepreneurship: what role can fintech and financial literacy play?
This policy brief presents evidence on the access to finance challenges faced by entrepreneurs from under-represented and disadvantaged groups and social entrepreneurs, and discusses how public policy and better regulation could harness the potential of fintech to address these challenges.
Policy report
Policy handbook on financial education in the workplace
This publication provides case studies and practical guidance to policy-makers, employers and financial education providers interested in improving the financial literacy of employees.
Report
Geelong financial inclusion action plan: driving positive change
This report highlights the critical role played by all Geelong Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) members, over the past 18 months, in addressing the issues of financial stress and hardship affecting the local communities.