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Managed accounts fulfil best interest

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2021
The increased uptake of managed accounts is seeing advisers fulfil their client best interest duty with ease, according to new research. The latest Investment Trends Managed Accounts Report showed 91% of advisers rated managed accounts as 'good' or ...

Advisers overlook home equity release strategies

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... executive David Travers suggests that the lack of advice on home equity drawdown strategies might not be in line with the client best interests' obligation. Notwithstanding this seemingly positive outcome in super, given the relative wealth tied ...

ASIC bans adviser, cancels AFSL

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... authorised representative and sole director of Trade Wind Financial Services. ASIC banned Bevan after he failed to act in the best interests of three clients after he failed to make enquiries about their existing superannuation funds and proceeded to ...

Morningstar launches fee comparison tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUL 2021
... planning software, AdviserLogic. Dixon said this will enable advisers to be more confident they are meeting their best interest obligations and delivering client centric advice. The update includes labelling adjustments; fee breakdowns; and the ability ...

Adviser slapped with four-year ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 JUN 2021
... 2021, ASIC banned Hobart-based Hannah Jennings from providing financial services for four years for failing to act in the best interests of clients. ASIC found Jennings failed to consider clients' relevant personal circumstances, recommending strategies ...

Forex CT cops $20 million fine

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2021
... unconscionable conduct, including the use of high-pressure sales tactics, conflicted remuneration and failing to act in the best interests of clients. Forex CT chief executive, responsible manager and sole director Shlomo Yoshai has also been ordered ...

Statewide not contesting ASIC allegations

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
... response to ASIC's claims on May 7. "In the circumstances, Statewide Super considers that your interests, as a member, are best advanced by not contesting the allegations," it told members in a statement. Statewide's letter to members referred to the ...

Advisers laud Xplan software

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... advice firms of all sizes, according to the 2020 Advice Technology Benchmark Report. Morningstar's AdviserLogic won the best digital advice process, while Advice Intelligence was recognised for its goals-based advice application. In other categories ...

FSC proposes new advice model

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... providing a substantially shortened and relevant presentation of strategies and advice to consumers. In terms of meeting best interests duties, advisers must follow the legal process behind what is known as the "safe harbour steps". The seven steps should ...

EISS Super, TWUSUPER explore merger

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
... obligation to our members, to consider the benefits of a potential merger and to proceed with that merger if it is in their best interests. It's early days, but we're seeing a lot of potential benefits for members, so a merger looks promising," ...