Determinants of advice seeking within defined contribution retirement savings schemes

Main author: Clark, Gordon L.
Other authors: Fiaschetti, Maurizio
Gerrans, Paul
Format: Journal Article           
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institution SOAS, University of London
collection SOAS Research Online
language English
language_search English
topic HG Finance
description We report results from a study of superannuation member advice-seeking within their plan, explaining observed patterns by member age, gender, issue salience, and size-of-bet effect. Inquiry mode, frequency and volume of contact with the advice-provider, and sensitivity of members to legislative change and macroeconomic events are considered. Results show that gender (female more likely than male), age (older rather than younger), balance (larger rather than smaller) and experience (longer rather than shorter), are the strongest advice-seeking predictors, consistent over time. Findings suggest member engagement around retirement planning may be more effective when considering the factors affecting advice-seeking behaviour in general.
format Journal Article
author Clark, Gordon L.
author_facet Clark, Gordon L.
Fiaschetti, Maurizio
Gerrans, Paul
authorStr Clark, Gordon L.
author_letter Clark, Gordon L.
author2 Fiaschetti, Maurizio
Gerrans, Paul
author2Str Fiaschetti, Maurizio
Gerrans, Paul
title Determinants of advice seeking within defined contribution retirement savings schemes
publisher Wiley
publishDate 2019
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/26341/