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Advice clients demand philanthropic conversations

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018

Philanthropy is becoming part of the conversation between financial advisers and clients as it's an area increasingly accessible to middle Australians, an estate planning expert says. Australian Unity Trustees national manager of estate panning Anna ...

Complaints authority welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018

... dispute resolution framework, the Government is able to appoint a minority of the AFCA board within six months of authorising a not-for-profit company to operate the AFCA scheme. "Following the authorisation of AFCA, I intend to make other appointments ...

ASIC to target non-compliant advisers and AFSLs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018

ASIC has outlined its key initiatives for the coming six months, with a specific focus on the conduct of financial advisers and licensees. Releasing its latest enforcement report, the regulator said it will be paying particular attention to financial ...

Chief economist update: Australia low on credit

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018

... The Wage Price Index (WPI) grew by 2.1% in the year to the December quarter, marginally above the previous quarter's 2% and not far above the record slowest 1.9% growth in the June quarter. A bit dated perhaps, but other household indicators show a similar ...

Conflicted SMSF auditor disqualified

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018

... provision allows the Commissioner of Taxation to do so if they believe an approved auditor has contravened regulations or is not a fit and proper person to serve as an approved SMSF auditor. "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence ...

Legg Mason affiliate divests tobacco, cluster bombs

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018

A Legg Mason affiliate is divesting investments linked to tobacco and cluster munitions in its fixed income strategies. Western Asset is removing these investments in the Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund and Legg Mason Western Asset Australian ...

ClearView appoints head of distribution strategy

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018

... change by being more efficient and productive. Many practices are struggling to deal with the regulatory and compliance burden, not to mention increasing uncertainty about the future, so it's imperative for us to help them understand, prepare and adapt ...

Chief economist update: New Fed chief, same policy direction (but more transparent)

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018

... near-term risks to the economic outlook as roughly balanced but will continue to monitor inflation developments closely." Perhaps not word for word, but the message is the same as to the direction of monetary policy: "In the FOMC's view, further gradual ...

CBA affirms BBSW position

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018

... Court and the banking group is reviewing the claim. "The Commonwealth Bank disputes the allegations made by ASIC as we do not believe our employees have engaged in unlawful conduct, nor have they done anything that would have adversely impacted the efficiency ...

How to find alpha in advice: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018

... automated - but they can do so by spending more time on "uniquely human tasks" and find ways to excel at them. Clients will not rebalance a portfolio when he or she receives a text alert, for example, but will want to talk to an adviser and have a conversation ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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