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Good goings-on in China

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
Were it not for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's "package of gifts" delivered on America's 4th of July Independence Day celebrations, the goings-on in China would remain buried on page 6 of the financial media. This could be because when it comes to ...

Asset managers still charging more for less

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... expectations around value for money, increasing accountability through the SM&CR and introducing a minimum level of independence in governance structures."

FPA supports ASIC independence definition

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia is voicing its support for ASIC's definitions on independent financial advice. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said it is important to note that the definition of 'independent' under s923A of the Corporations ...

SMSF auditor busted self-auditing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... following information supplied by the Australian Taxation Office and determined that he had breached fundamental independence and audit requirements. Wilson was found to have breached requirements of the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants ...

Independence definition too restrictive: AFA

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... restrictive definition that includes a range of factors that in our view do not impact upon what we consider to be independence in the delivery of advice," Kewin said. "It is our view that the test of independence should be in the eyes of the consumer ...

ASIC clarifies IFA definitions, extends SoA deadline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
ASIC has stated its position on the use of restricted terms relating to the independence of financial advisers. Following external legal advice, ASIC has clarified that phrases such as 'independently owned', 'non-aligned' and 'non-institutionally owned' ...

CBA advice compensation reaches $29m

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... ability for customers to access their files and have outcomes explained; the implementation of multiple layers of independence; the general quality of sample case reviews; and transparency with respect to CBA's regular reporting to Promontory. Commenting ...

NAB sells trustee business to IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... Australians should have access to professional trustee services as part of their wealth planning to support their financial independence and provide them with peace of mind," Kelaher said. "IOOF's AET business is a leading trustee operator and this agreement ...

CBA backs financial counselling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... consultation led us to develop an approach focused on responding to customers in crisis and promoting the financial independence of women," Comyn said. Comyn said the bank has introduced domestic and family violence training and toolkits for employees ...

FPA appoints conduct commission chair

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... the past two years Mark Vincent has lead the CRC through an important period of transition, improved processes and independence for our professional accountability systems," Kendall said. Boucher will commence as deputy CRC chair on 1 July 2017, following ...