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Advice mentoring opportunities abound

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018

... and coaching has increased significantly in the wake of guidance issued by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. He said this, coupled with regular predictions of a mass exodus of advisers, is indicative of an industry recognising the ...

AIOFP slams FASEA proposals, launches petition

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018

... financial advisers to reunite and put an end to "repugnant" reforms proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. The AIOFP announced it is taking a "politically aggressive approach" to combat the "repugnant and unfair behaviour" ...

FASEA clarifies foreign degrees mistake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority issued a clarification as to which body will assess foreign qualifications under the new professional standards. In releasing its initial guidance on foreign qualifications last week, FASEA advised ...

Existing but unregistered advisers at risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018

... and undertake a professional year as per the new requirements proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Those that are registered on FAR will have until 1 January 2021 to pass the exam and 1 January 2024 to complete a qualification. ...

FASEA bumps adviser CPD to 50 hours

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018

... 50 hours of continuing professional development under new proposals from the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Releasing its draft guidance on CPD, FASEA is proposing the number of hours advisers are required to dedicate to CPD be increased ...

FASEA releases professional year guidance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority released its guidance on the professional year that all new advisers will be required to complete from 1 January 2019. FASEA proposes the professional year be designed to ensure the practical learning ...

CPA Australia scraps advice offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018

... "Taking into account the uncertainty created by the potential impacts of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), increased regulation and costs, as well as potential outcomes from the Financial Services Royal Commission, the board ...

Three attempts at adviser exam is fair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018

... the exam's content, structure and 65% scaled pass score as proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) is deemed fair and reasonable, according to the majority (62%) of participants we polled last week. About one-third ...

AMP dumps Horizons program

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018

... training course for financial advisers. Open to those with a degree approved by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority, the new Adviser Pathways program is a two to three-year course designed to meet the evolving needs of advisers, advice ...

FASEA-induced exodus increasingly likely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018

... to a survey conducted by the industry body in support of its submission to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), 57.8% of its existing adviser members currently hold qualifications that are AQF 8 and AQF 9 level. This is higher ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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