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ASIC outlines Code of Ethics expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has outlined what it expects of advice licensees in regards to enforcing the Code of Ethics, saying it will not monitor or enforce individual advisers' compliance. The regulator said under the Corporations ...

ASIC launches investigation into Westpac

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
More woe for Westpac as ASIC confirms it has commenced an investigation into the bank following AUSTRAC's actions in relation to money laundering. An ASIC spokesperson told Financial Standard : "ASIC can confirm that it commenced an investigation ...

Local Government Super welcomes new chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
Local Government Super has appointed a new chief executive. Phil Stockwell has been named chief executive of the fund, following an extensive search. Effective November 26, Stockwell will replace Donna Heffernan who has acted in the role since earlier ...

Vale David Smith

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
HESTA director and former Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees president David Smith is being remembered as an inspirational leader. Smith, who was also general secretary of the Australian Services Union, passed away suddenly on November  ...

Chief economist update: US consumer power

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
... be in the US consumer. They are optimistic. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose to 96.8 in November - its highest reading in four months - from 95.5 in the previous month. The report noted stated: "In 30 of the past 35 months ...

Politician urges Treasurer to protect advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Federal member for Warringah Zali Steggall has written to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to ask him to consider how regulatory changes are impacting financial advisers, requesting an extension to education reforms. Steggall wrote that a number of regulatory ...

Dealer group lead to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
The head of an IOOF-aligned dealer group will depart the business next week. Elders Financial Planning (EFP) has confirmed the resignation of Tony Beaven who has opted to return home to the United Kingdom. His departure, effective November 28, will ...

Boutique portfolio manager to retire

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
A Sydney small caps boutique has appointed a new co-portfolio manager, as its founder and chief investment officer announces his retirement plans. Frank Villante will retire from Celeste Funds Management in November 2021. As a result, Celeste is promoting ...

Advisers serious about licensee due diligence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
Financial advisers are now meeting with as many as 10 licensees before choosing a new home. This is according to HUB24 dealer group Paragem, which said advisers have doubled down on due diligence when it comes to selecting a new licensee, interviewing ...

Westpac faces 23 million breaches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
Westpac is facing 23 million alleged breaches of anti-money laundering laws and counter terrorism laws. AUSTRAC has applied to the Federal Court seeking civil penalty orders against Westpac relating to "systematic" non-compliance with the Anti Money ...