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ASIC to be handed greater powers

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... product and advice failures, acknowledging that the losses incurred by unfairly treated consumers "affect the whole community." The government will consult with stakeholders on the development of a new ASIC product intervention power that could be used ...

CFAs told ASIC is for the consumer

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... problems." CFA Institute president and chief executive, Paul Smith, said he wanted the industry to be regarded by the community as highly competent guardians of their money and trusted champions for their rights. "All investors have a right to expect ...

Australian Ethical awards $300,000 in grants

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
Australian Ethical Investment has awarded $300,000 in community grants this month to support a number of causes both in Australia and globally. The manager is committed to donate 10% of its pre-tax profits to organisations that make a positive difference ...

Myonlineadvisers teams up with US robo firm

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
... their practice and protect future revenue. "Until now, robo advice platforms have been seen as the enemy of planning community because they could see customers opting out in favour of low-cost online advice solutions," myonlineadvisers founder and chief ...

CBA publicly welcomes former staff bans

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
... employers greater ability to assess the suitability of financial planners. The Adviser Register improves ASIC's and the community's ability to identify and monitor financial advisers. Other Commonwealth Bank initiatives to improve adviser standards include ...

Seniors weigh in on national tax discussion

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015
... taken into account, government assistance for retirement income is broadly equitable across the range of incomes in the community," Vamos said. "Australia faces an ageing population with escalating pension, health and aged-care expenditure. Governments ...

AFA Rising Star finalists announced

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015
... less, is based on the quality of financial advice, commitment to education and contribution to their profession and community. "Now, more than ever, it's important to the growth of the profession that we attract and retain talent. This award is a way ...

ASIC bans ex-Genesys adviser

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2015
... false and misleading statements being made." "ASIC is focused on weeding out advisers who fail to meet industry and community expectations. We want to ensure that consumers seeking life insurance can be confident that their adviser will provide appropriate ...

Vision Super intra-fund advice soars

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2015
... engagement via seminars, workplace open days and expos. "Over the past year, we've deliberately set about going out into the community and engaging with our members, so they know what the Fund can do for them," said Vision Super chief executive Stephen ...

HESTA chair seeks PRI board position

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015