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FASEA clarifies adviser exam rules

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... behaviour and decision making Applied ethical and professional reasoning and communication - incorporating FASEA Code of Ethics and code monitoring bodies Releasing details of its revised standards framework for financial advisers, FASEA said about 800 ...

More than half of advisers without association membership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
... flagged interest in becoming code monitoring bodies in line with the new requirement for advisers to comply with a code of ethics by January 2020. Rounding out the top four, 1758 advisers identify as members of CPA Australia while 1230 declare an affiliation ...

ASIC outlines code monitoring expectations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
The corporate regulator released guidance on the new code of ethics compliance schemes for financial advisers. The new Regulatory Guide 269 outlines the process and criteria ASIC will use in determining whether to approve a compliance scheme, as well ...

Chartered accountants largely FASEA compliant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... accountants have a strong foundation and deserve recognition for their CA qualifications, strict adherence to our Code of Ethics, ongoing continuing professional development and experience such as mentoring, in addition to their related degree," CA ANZ ...

FASEA busts dishonest education providers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... qualifications to be recognised. A graduate diploma for new entrants and one bridging course covering the FASEA Code of Ethics and legalities have also been recommended. The FPA believes the financial adviser exam to be an open-book, multiple choice ...

Three attempts at adviser exam is fair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... advisers' knowledge of the Corporations Act, particularly around financial services and markets (30%) and the FASEA code of ethics (15%). It will also test advisers' behavioural finance knowledge, such as client and consumer behaviour, engagement ...

FASEA issues adviser exam proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
... around the Corporations Act, with an emphasis on Chapter 7 - financial services and markets (30%), and the FASEA code of ethics (15%). It will also test advisers' competency in elements of behavioural finance such as client and consumer behaviour ...

AFA seeks overhaul of proposed education standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2018
... is also highlighted by the AFA, saying additional time would allow all advisers to complete the required FASEA code of ethics subject. In explaining its recommendations, the AFA said its previous efforts to increase adviser standards to an AQF level ...

ASIC slams SMSF advice, flags further education reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... doubt that SMSF advice will now be a significant focus of those bodies selected to monitor compliance with FASEA's code of ethics for advisers, once they are approved. "This is a growing sector and good advice is imperative to ensure the best outcomes ...

FASEA yet to determine bridging courses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
... specific elements of the Standards Authority's proposed guidance for adviser education pathways and the industry code of ethics," FASEA said. The body confirmed it will be holding another series of forums to ensure stakeholder feedback is comprehensively ...