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AFA calls out FASEA chief inconsistency

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... [financial advisers'] continuing professional development where you can benchmark it at bachelor level or higher." In response, Anderson has said: "Neither the Professional Standards for Financial Advisers Bill nor the explanatory memorandum includes ...

ASIC eyes claims handling

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... executive leader of the Superannuation team Jane Eccleston added that trustees, not just insurers, will be expected to act in response to the report. "The report shows insurance in super is complex. Trustees and insurers both have a role to play to make ...

Chief executive banned for paying wife

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... himself in a subsequent investigation by an external auditor." Forsyth then submitted the falsified meeting minutes in response to a PRA information request. The FCA has fined Forsyth £78,318 ($149,300) and the PRA has fined him an additional £76,180 ...

New role for HESTA advice executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019
... leadership, business growth, member education and advice, strategy and technology enablement," Deakin said in an emailed response. "He's successfully led large and diverse teams, bringing a strong blend of technical capability and leadership experience. ...

Rapid pace of regulatory change to continue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019
... look at the whole picture to manage the risks and the sizeable projects that more and more trustees are undertaking in response to the increasing complexity of, and competition within, the industry." Smith added that prudential regulator is encouraging ...

Super funds could boost returns by 59bps: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... historic lows, investment alpha is scarce and most forecasters are "bears not bulls". "Parametric's view is that a good response to these challenges is to begin by controlling what you can control," the report said. Parametric managing director of research ...

Chief economist update: Brexit la la la

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
It won't be over till it's over. Yes Virginia, the uncertainty that is Brexit festers on, pushed further until Britons have cast their vote at (yet another) general election to be held on 12 December (December 13 in Australia) and from there ...

RI Advice faces ASIC action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
... an aligned dealer group of ANZ. It has since been sold to IOOF. ASIC said RI Advice did not take reasonable steps in response and, further, contravened general obligations as an AFSL holder. The regulator is seeking compliance orders from the Federal ...

Chief economist update: RBA rate cut outlook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
... A$ appreciation - and its downward pressure on growth and inflation - the RBA will have no option but to cut rates in response to policy actions by other central banks. And cut it would again.

Suncorp wealth chief steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019
... one team. "[Speirs] has done an outstanding job over the past six years at Suncorp, including leading the group's response to the Royal Commission. She will provide a valuable addition to our senior leadership team," Johnston said.