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FSC proposes new advice model

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... comprehensive advice, but undermines the provision of scaled, simple issue and low risk financial advice. Instead, the code of ethics should be the primary instrument and single source of truth for determining compliance with the best interests duties. ...

FASEA offers exam feedback

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) is providing personalised feedback for those who failed the examination. Unsuccessful FASEA exam candidates can now access feedback about their areas of underperformance. Upon logging in ...

FASEA chair to remain

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
The chair of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has been reappointed and will continue in the role on a part-time basis until the organisation is wound up. Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy ...

Hume expands portfolio

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
... advisers, the Protecting Your Super Package and extending the time for advisers to complete the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority exams and winding it down to introduce a single disciplinary body. In welcoming the new taskforce Hume is ...

Low pass rate for latest FASEA exam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
The latest Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam had the lowest pass rate yet. A total of 1079 advisers sat the exam, compared to an average of 1323 across all exams. Only 73% of those that sat the January exam passed. The overall ...

Industry fund awards ESG mandate

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2021
... as water and waste management, labour practices, employee diversity and inclusion, business model resilience, business ethics. Head of State Street Institutional Services for Australia Daniel Cheever said assets owners are looking to integrate ESG in ...

Clime, Bristow to face court

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2021
... charter holder. The statement of claim says that Golowenko sent an email to Vikraman and attached the CFA Institute Code of Ethics; this email was allegedly forwarded to Bristow. It's claimed Golowenko was then informed by Bristow that a note about the ...

Most ethical companies revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... has claimed that these companies outperformed a comparable index by 7.1% over the last five years. "Honorees integrate ethics and values with corporate strategy. They speak up, are transparent, take action, and look for innovative ways to make a difference. ...

Financial services least trusted industry: Edelman

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
... has been keeping score, the industry has managed to claw back eight points - perhaps reflecting the increased emphasis on ethics and regulation following the global financial crisis. Just 44% of people trusted financial services in 2012, compared to ...

Countdown to FASEA exam deadline

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has issued a reminder to financial advisers that their time to sit and pass the exam is ticking by. There are just five exam sittings remaining for existing advisers to pass the exam. After ...