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APRA trustee reforms, definition of independence yet to be finalised

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2015
... independent and whether a director is a 'fit and proper' person. In making such determinations APRA will draw on provisions that apply to other APRA-regulated entities. However, APRA acknowledges the precise definition of independence is yet to be finalised ...

Cameron Harrison added to platforms

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2015
... together for over 20 years. "We manage a number of investment strategies, including the Australian Mainstreet Equity Model. We apply the same investment process that we've developed over 20 years in each of our models. It is a consistent, robust and ...

Frydenberg relaxed about SMSF borrowing

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2015
... attracting corporate tax treatment. The proposed legislation would help reduce compliance costs because a trust would be able to apply the standard trust tax rules. Frydenberg said from more than 870 formal submissions to the Re:Think tax white paper ...

New draft super governance standards released

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2015
... standards. It has also clarified that neither the current equal representation rules nor the new independence requirements will apply where an APRA compliant transition plan is in place. These measures follow requests from industry bodies ASFA and the ...

Instreet grows sales team

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015
... Poon's experience will be invaluable in building bespoke solutions for clients. "In a market that's constantly changing, we apply market knowledge, innovation and intelligence to deliver a suite of relevant structured products to suit the investment ...

Regulation is not the only answer: Herbert Smith Freehills

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2015
... those who work in them," Donald said, raising some key questions around governance: "Is financial penalty the right one to apply? Are we after deterrence, remediation or punishment? Or all three?" Referring to the recent regulatory changes in the financial ...

Retail responsible investment up 24pct

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2015
... applying multiple responsible investment strategies across their portfolios. "It is now not uncommon for a super fund to apply ESG integration across the fund, with one or two exclusions (such as tobacco), as well as having some sustainability themed ...

Rethinking robo regulation

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2015
... circumstances into consideration?" he asks. "The word used in the Future of Financial Advice Act is 'judgment'. How does that apply to a robo solution?" Vrisakis believes that from a legal standing, the wording of the FoFA legislation must be tweaked ...

Capstone/BGL to deliver online AFSL authorisation

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2015
... deliver online Australian Financial Services Licence authorisation to accountants. The partnership will enable BGL clients to apply online for an AFSL via a web portal, which will assess the applicant's relevant qualifications. It was designed in response ...

FPA awards open to submissions

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2015
... will be put forward by their accredited educational institution, and the FPA will personally invite these candidates to apply for the new award. "By creating appropriate recognition for outstanding academic achievement, we are supporting burgeoning professionals ...