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ASIC slams SMSF advice, flags further education reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... limited authorisation that had also provided deficient advice. As a result ASIC will engage with the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to discuss a specific SMSF qualification for those wishing to provide SMSF advice. "Through ...

FASEA yet to determine bridging courses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority provided an update on its consultation process and confirmed there is currently no approved AQF 8 bridging courses for existing advisers looking to commence study. In March, FASEA released guidance ...

Aussie asset manager cops ASIC intervention

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... protecting investor money and ensuring that responsible entities have appropriate corporate governance and risk management standards in place to keep fund assets separate and secure," Kell said. ASIC added the independent expert will report to both the ...

NAB names wealth advocate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
NAB appointed a wealth customer advocate tasked with lifting the standards of the banking group's financial advice complaints process. Clare Petre is the new independent customer advocate for customers, overseeing products, services and advice. She ...

Record number of Australians seek CFA qualification

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
... indicated the growing importance of professionalism. "Rightfully, there is an increased focus in Australia to raise the standards of professionalism across the financial services industry. The strong increase of 36%...is indicative of the industry's ...

MyFiduciary partners for compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... and JHC's technology means investment organisations and advice firms can access the tools and global best practice standards required to clear the increasing regulatory bar, and end-client expectations," JHC said in a statement. MyFiduciary was looking ...

FASEA names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority appointed a new chief executive from APRA. Formerly general manager of APRA's specialised institutions division, Stephen Glenfield will take on the role from 1 August 2018. He replaces inaugural ...

Multi-disciplinary industry trend continues: CBA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... the survey commenced in May 2016 - two months before the new regime. Now, guidance released by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority states accountants providing financial advice will need to complete further education and be licensed ...

BT Financial Advice cuts grandfathered commissions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... choose to do so. BTFG chief executive Brad Cooper said the decision marks the next step in the business' efforts to raise standards. "Our announcement today builds on prior decisions to stop BT Financial advisers receiving any benefit from stamping fees ...

Priestley resigns from ASX, Future Fund boards

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018
... Holliday-Smith said: "Rob's decision to step down in these circumstances demonstrates his commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance. We understand the difficulty of his position, and appreciate that he has made a decision that puts ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |   12:33PM
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |   11:56AM
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |   11:09AM
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA  |   12:20PM
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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