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Global asset managers sign responsible firearms framework

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
... the point of sale, to record all firearm sales, to audit firearms inventory on a regular basis, and to proactively assist law enforcement. Principle 5 : Participants in the civilian firearms industry should work collaboratively, communicate, and engage ...

When aged care advice takes an emotional toll

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
The emotionally taxing nature of aged care advice should be embraced with empathy. This was a key takeaway at yesterday's Financial Standard Best Practice Retirement Income Forum. After experiencing the highs and lows of transitioning her father ...

Westpac cops BBSW fine

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... "ASIC brought this litigation to hold the major banks to account for their unacceptable conduct, and to test the scope of the law in combating benchmark manipulation," Armour said. "ASIC actions have led to these successful court outcomes, and also contributed ...

Macquarie to front Royal Commission

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
... Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, from Monday, November 19 to Friday, November 23, and in Melbourne at the Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, from Monday, November 26 to Friday, November 30.

Melbourne AFSL pays $9 million in fines

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
A Melbourne company has copped about $9 million in penalties after ASIC found it offered personal loans with the proviso customers implement financial advice from the firm. Financial Circle offered personal loans to consumers of up to $5000. However ...

Frydenberg boosts APRA funding

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
... preceding years, APRA administratively banned 133 people. The change in its tact appeared to coincide with a change in the law, which required APRA take matters to court. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the regulator's new funding would support it ...

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... or financial advisers and should not be helping employees choose super funds or join other funds. Doing so is against the law. A straw poll conducted at the conference found most employees (87%) are in the default superannuation fund of their employer. ...

Industry fund appoints former Labor politician

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... as the chair of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board and as an adjunct professor within the College of Law and Justice at Victoria University. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said: "We are delighted to welcome Nicola to HESTA. Her ...

FSC appoints UBS, Mercer heads

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
The Financial Services Council has appointed Mercer and UBS Asset Management's Australian heads to its board to fill two director vacancies. Mercer Australia managing director Ben Walsh and UBS Asset Management Australia chief executive Bryce Doherty ...

Treasury delays CIPR timetable

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... be treated as a capped defined benefit under the transfer balance cap, he added. Finally, Robert said he aims to change the law to make sure death benefits that include life insurance proceeds are not subject to tax when they are rolled over to a new ...