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Advisers call for exam, standards clarity

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
Advisers are calling for much needed clarity around the new education standards, the code of ethics and what the formidable exam entails. The Financial Planning Association's head of policy and government relations, Ben Marshan, said several areas of ...

Superannuation fears regulatory strangle: ASFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... criticise what he described as the "necessary regulation" by the people at APRA, ASIC and the ATO, Easson said prudential standards must strike the right balance to allow the superannuation industry to thrive. "Every extra board paper at a superannuation ...

Sydney licensee caught out on conflicts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... securities should be independent and objective," ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said. "Ensuring this conduct meets these standards directly is necessary to ensure the integrity of financial markets and investor confidence in those markets." As per the ...

QIC receives $200m green loan

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
... environmental factors, and social priorities. "Our ESG Strategy and operating procedures align with globally recognised standards and we partner with respected organisations to assist us in the delivery of programs designed to achieve industry best-practice." ...

HSBC cops historic fine for Lehman-linked failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... concluding that the bank was culpable for failures in its marketing and sale of such products which fell short of the standards set by the SFC Code of Conduct and additional guidelines. In regards to FAs, the SFC found the bank failed to implement sufficient ...

Morningstar secures $337bn portfolio disclosure commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... way the Australian funds management and superannuation sectors could be brought in line is to move to US disclosure standards, which are ranked among the best in the world. The report suggests government agencies should collect monthly portfolio holdings ...

Former adviser cops 10-year imprisonment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... John Price said the outcome should serve as a warning to company directors and financial advisers who breach community standards - the consequences are severe. Sherwin is eligible for parole on 14 November 2021.

ASIC appoints former AFA chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... decisions will benefit from the input of professionals who have a thorough understanding of current industry practices and standards." In April, ASIC released the consultation paper for what was then titled the Financial Services Panel. At the time ...

Planners divided on mental health advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... recently refreshed its mental health training program for financial advisers and the content now exceeds the minimum standards set by the Financial Services Council's Life Insurance Code. Originally designed for consumer-facing insurance staff, the refresh ...

FS Power50 announces most influential advisers

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... provide personal advice based on the ASIC FAR (Financial Advisers Register), have met minimum professional educational standards, and are members of at least one industry association. The guide is featured in the latest print edition of Financial Standard ...