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HLB Mann Judd revises AFSL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... obligations as an AFS licencee; or complied with RG111 which outlines the content of expert reports or RG112 outlining the independence of experts in relation to the provision of IERs. In response, HLB Mann Judd Melbourne said: "As an AFS licence holder ...

Misperception of independence jeopardising trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Consumer trust in the financial planning industry has dropped 2% in the last 12 months, according to the latest figures from Roy Morgan. Findings from the research house's 2017 Superannuation and Wealth Management in Australia report shows trust in ...

ASIC remains firm on IFA definitions

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
... The Australian Securities and Investments Commission reaffirmed its position on terminology used to describe the independence of financial advisers. ASIC's latest update to Regulatory Guide 175 (RG 175) confirms that terms such as "independently owned" ...

ASIC chair nominee withdraws candidacy

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017
... by Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, who said Labor would not support it on the grounds that O'Sullivan "threatens the independence of, and bipartisan support for, this important regulator." At the time, Bowen added: "Labor does not do this lightly. We do ...

APRA pushes for greater control over super

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... contend the existing arrangements serve their members well, APRA sees little downside to an additional injection of independence." Over two days, the public hearing covered proposals to amending three superannuation bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving ...

Labor rejects ASIC chair nominee

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... appointment of Credit Suisse chair and former CBA general counsel John O'Sullivan. He said O'Sullivan "threatens the independence of, and bipartisan support for, this important regulator." "Labor does not do this lightly. We do this in light if our most ...

APRA launches inquiry into CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... undertaken and advise on what more we can do," Livingstone said. "APRA's oversight of this inquiry will ensure the independence and transparency needed to reassure all our stakeholders." "We are confident that our 50,000 people come to work each day ...

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... attribute to 'living the dream' are linked to personal finance, with 54% believing it means having financial freedom and independence. A low bank balance was highlighted as the number one factor preventing more Australians from 'living the dream', while ...

New ethical advice certification will drive consumer trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON AND DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
... confidence they deserve, and the advisers who adopt them, a true path to genuine professional status and financial independence. "The fact that the standard is well above the minimum level of the law is an important signal that professionals worthy of ...

SMSF auditors merge

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... Smith said. "There is a great deal of synergy between the two firms, and we share a vision for the future based on independence, technology and importantly, customer service." Banton added: "I have known Richard for many years, and have always been impressed ...