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TAL launches ad campaign as LIF top of mind

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016
... industry. "In recent times it has become very clear that the life insurance industry has some work to do in raising standards and practices while also building trust with consumers," said TAL chief executive and managing director, Brett Clark. "It's ...

Regulator issues new risk management guidance

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... systems that are appropriate for the nature, scale and complexity of their operations. They also reflect international standards and developments in risk management," an ASIC statement said. "ASIC is seeking to ensure that the risk management systems ...

Independent body will make new standards simpler: FPA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
The establishment of an independent standards body will make the professional standards transition clearer and easier to comply with, according the Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Dante De Gori. Speaking at the Sydney FPA roadshow ...

PROFILE: Metlife chief executive Deanne Stewart

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... true company culture, formal policies and accepting the degree of complexity of legacy issues. "At the heart of ethical standards is what I'd call people's conduct and the integrity and honesty of the system," she says. Hiring the right people is the ...

Treasurer ignored credit warnings: Bowen

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... back. And in a time where we are seeing the rise of the disenfranchised against the political elite, and where living standards have fallen for eight consecutive quarters, losing our credit rating could be disastrous," he said. He said the Coalition's ...

Industry bodies back O'Dwyer reappointment

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
... system. AFA chief executive Brad Fox said: "[O'Dwyer's] reappointment will ensure the progress made on professional standards and other reforms will hasten along and thus reduce the time for today's professional advisers to be recognised and trusted ...

Collaboration key to surviving change

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
... best that you have now and blending it with the best that you need for the future." Speaking to changes to professional standards Fox noted the second draft of the legislation had taken a large leap forward but questioned the ability of a national registration ...

FPA makes key policy and membership appointments

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2016
... Gori. Ben Marshan has been promoted to the role of head of policy following six months with the FPA as professional standards and advocacy officer. Marshan has spent a further 10 years working with the FPA on member committee and working groups and prior ...

Report shows bank reform well underway

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016
... effectively. Former executive general manager of the ASIC, Phil Khoury, is reviewing the Code of Banking Practice, which sets standards of good conduct for banks. Former Australian Public Service Commissioner, Stephen Sedgwick, is reviewing product sales ...

NAB appoints independent customer advocate

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2016
... Union, Sarah Saunders - chief advocate at national seniors and Dr Deen Sanders - chief executive of the Professional Standards Authority.