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Politician urges Treasurer to protect advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... planning and tax." She said the group of her constituents have expressed concern over the recommendation from the Royal Commission that grandfathered remuneration be brought to an end. Steggall explained the group requested: "Any policy or recommendation ...

Life risk insurance not profitable: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... retreat from direct distribution models following the exposure of problems with these models during the Banking Royal Commission. A well-functioning, sustainable, accessible and trusted life insurance industry is important for all Australians, particularly ...

Financial planning pioneer to speak at FPA Congress

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Mitch Anthony, who pioneered life-centered financial advice, will address the annual FPA Congress next week. He spoke to Financial Standard about what advisers can expect from his session. Mitch Anthony has been a thought leader in financial planning ...

Grandfathering phase out tussle continues

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... Johnston is of the opinion that product providers are responding to pressure from the regulator to wind up grandfathered commission before the deadline. The AIOFP has previously accused ASIC of using "intimidation tactics" in an effort to wind up grandfathered ...

Best of times, worst of times for advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... agreed with Miller but said that he is also seeing the current environment as full of opportunity. "Following the Royal Commission, all the uncertainties out there are enough to make you break a cold sweat," Hutton said. "We're in the situation where ...

Tropical theme Ponzi scheme busted

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... been the victim of a tropical themed Ponzi scheme that is now under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC announced that it has filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against ...

Complexity equals risk: IOOF chief

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... said. "We are eliminating conflicts. What we're saying is we are eliminating those conflicts [raised at the Royal Commission]. Those conflicts will not exist going forward. But where I completely agree with you is that complexity equals risk and ...

Underperformers should not be allowed new members: Silk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... said. "They're interested in a fund that maximises returns and as you [deputy chair Andrew Leigh] say the Productivity Commission review - which was the most authoritative and comprehensive review that's ever been undertaken of the superannuation industry ...

Flaws in Grattan SG research: Report

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
Research published this morning by Jim Stanford from the Australia Institute says increasing the superannuation guarantee to 12% will not stifle future wage growth, and calls out assumptions used in Grattan's research on the subject. Stanford reviewed ...

Many benefits to going your own way: CMC Markets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
... some independent AFSLs have struggled to keep up with compliance costs and educational requirements since the Royal Commission, Shade said there is another breed of independent adviser flourishing. "For strong, confident advisers right now going out ...