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AMP transfers 25% of accounts to ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
... the ATO." The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has been grilling superannuation funds over the practice of transferring "zombie accounts" to rollover fund AUSfund. "Personally, I believe in the spirit of the law, transferring ...

How personality tests add value in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... intensive for clients." Penn said it's important for advisers looking to integrate coaching into part of a holistic practice to not only target the right techniques to the right clients but also to understand their own strengths and weaknesses. "There's ...

Advisers serious about licensee due diligence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
... said. Selecting the right licensee is a key business decision and can make a big difference to the future of an adviser's practice," he said. "Advisers are right to take their time, ask uncomfortable questions and get to know any potential licensee partners ...

Risk advisers a dying breed: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
... Investment Trends revealed just 15% of advisers are considered risk specialists - those deriving more than 50% of their total practice revenue from providing risk advice. Five years ago, the number stood at 34%. Investment Trends senior analyst King ...

APRA to take transparent approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
APRA's new approach to governance, culture, remuneration and accountability will see the prudential regulator focus on strengthening, sharpening and sharing. The regulator today released an information paper on its "more intensive" regulatory approach ...

Governance experts join boutique

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... Private which will see them working with family offices and other groups. "Sound investment governance, fiduciary best practice and goals-based investing are three of the fundamental underpinnings of the day-to-day tailored wealth management advice we ...

ASIC to survey whistleblower policies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... said. The guide sets out the components that a whistleblower policy must include to comply with the law as well as good practice guidance to assist companies develop and implement policies that are tailored to their operations. ASIC commissioner John ...

FASEA attempting to re-write law: AFA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... commissions, life insurance commissions and asset based fee for service charges are at risk under the code then 57% of practice income is at risk as a result of Standard 3's stance on conflicts of interest. "The entire financial advice sector is ...

Financial services the most unethical industry

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
The financial services industry continues to take a beating in the court of public opinion, with new research showing Australian consumers see the banking and finance industry as the most unethical sector in the country. Released today by the Governance ...

Ethics code creates confusion around ESG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... element of the code. In his case, they are looking for advice on integrating ethical and responsible investing into their practice. "I've had advisers ask me what funds I use and what questionnaire I use," Rae said. However, he countered that the questions ...