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Financial services confidence continues spiral

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
... retail banks (-17) as unethical, arguably influenced by Commissioner Hayne's hearings," he said. "In contrast, the education (80) and health (70) sectors continue to hold the highest perceived level of ethical behaviour." The index is derived from ...

Failed industry fund merger laid bare at Royal Commission

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... a board director with investment expertise, with Wilson suggesting the board likes to "upskill" board directors with education. "You need someone with a passion for members of the fund. I don't know how you capture that in a skills matrix. It is a gut ...

AFA gets an audience with O'Dwyer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... proposals on professional standards. On Monday the association drew Kelly O'Dwyer's attention to its concerns with the education standards of the proposal, including the definition of a related degree and the lack of recognition for unrelated degrees ...

AMP wealth arm leaked $873 million in first half

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2018
... planners joined AMP, bringing the net adviser departure to 130 heads. He said he expects the trend to continue as new education requirements came into effect in 2020. The executives expressed interest in growing its goals based advice, adding that it ...

NAB looked to keep plan service fees, Royal Commission hears

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... provided by MLC,'" Carter said. "We have relationship mangers who often [at] times go out to clients and provide education and support, we have various other channels that can provide those services. A question that was asked is, 'are they the ...

Financial abuse: A hidden epidemic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... abuse can impact the long-term financial wellbeing of our customers, particularly women, and our focus on financial education and supporting our customers in crisis is one way we can help," she said. "Having help to access and manage your money gives ...

FASEA clarifies foreign degrees mistake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
... from the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). However, NOOSR was absorbed into the Department of Education and Training (DET). FASEA has clarified those with foreign qualifications will need to approach the DET for a general assessment ...

Existing but unregistered advisers at risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018
... professional standards reforms. Advisers and licensees must still comply with the new substantive professionalism and education requirements and licensees must keep appropriate records for compliance purposes," ASIC said.

Financial literacy in females continues to lag

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... University of Melbourne's school of applied economics and social research. The OECD International Network on Financial Education defines financial literacy as "a combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behavior necessary to make ...

Funds management veteran joins First State Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... investment committee. Cochrane said Cole's reputation, record of service and ongoing commitment to regional communities and education make him an ideal addition to the committee. "We are looking forward to working with Michael and drawing on his considerable ...