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CRO departs corporate super fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 DEC 2018
... said. "With trust central to our success, Owen's experience will be integral to ensuring we maintain the highest standards of risk and compliance across all of our services. "This is even more important in today's heightened risk environment ...

One small step for responsible investment sees one giant leap for Man Group

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 DEC 2018
... commitment to responsible investment, is designed to establish a baseline of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards as well as provide credibility, clarity and consistency to investors. Under this framework there will be three categories ...

ASIC cans advice business AFSL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... requirements, ASIC said. The cancellation came into effect on 4 December 2018 and is part of ASIC's ongoing work to improve standards across the industry. "AFS licensees are responsible for making sure that their authorised representatives are aware ...

Advice associations combine for code monitoring

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... monitoring solution across their respective memberships as part of the wider commitment to lift ethical and professional standards. Signifying a rare moment in Australia's financial advice industry, six professional associations will submit a code ...

Labor pledges tougher unpaid super penalties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
... false statements, they face fines equal to 100% of the unpaid super. Labor pledges to change the National Employment Standards (NES) in the Fair Work Act, which give employees the power to recoup unpaid superannuation from employers and possibly take ...

Adviser exam draft legislation released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority released draft legislation for the adviser examination, including what it will cost to sit the assessment. Following consultation, FASEA has determined the exam will be a 3.5 hour supervised test ...

FASEA to assess professional advice designations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018
... can now apply to FASEA for accreditation for their respective professional designation programs. The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority confirmed it has invited associations to apply for accreditation, informing them of the process by which ...

APRA unveils new prudential measures

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... members to be reflected in their strategic and business planning." Part of the package includes three new prudential standards: Prudential Standard SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes; Prudential Practice Guide SPG 515 Strategic and Business ...

Ignition lifts off in Ireland

HARRISON WORLEY AND MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... data security and risk management capabilities," Prasad said. "Meeting the technology innovation needs and compliance standards required to partner with a tier one European bank is a significant milestone for Ignition and demonstrates our commitment ...

APRA takes action against IOOF

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2018
... accounting firm EY which provided a "reasonable basis" to conclude IIML had breached section 52 of the SIS Act and prudential standards SPS 520 and 521, which relate to conflicts of interest. APRA said it would seek to disqualify five individuals that ...