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ASIC hands down more permanent bans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former AMP financial planner from providing financial services, deciding he is "not of good fame and character." Rommel Panganiban of New South Wales, an authorized representative of AMP Financial Planning between 2010 ...

Industry must collaborate to defeat cyber threats

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
The financial services industry must collaborate with academics and governments if it wishes to have an impact on cyber threats, according to group chief information security officer at Westpac Banking Group, Richard Johnson. Addressing a panel on the ...

Cyber security not just an IT problem: ASIC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
Board members must be aware of their responsibility and duty to understand company cyber resilience, according to ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour. Speaking as part of a panel at the SINET61 Summit held in Sydney, Armour said it isn't surprising that ...

Businesses face unprecedented cyber threats: CIA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
Australian businesses must be prepared for the unprecedented number of attacks to cyber security, according to deputy director, directorate of science and technology at the US Central Intelligence Agency, Dawn Meyerriecks. Speaking at the SINET61 Summit ...

Westoz director departs for new venture

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
A non-executive director of Westoz Investment Company has resigned to pursue a new funds management venture. Stephen Tucker resigned from the board to allow him to continue to focus on his role in developing Prodigy Investment Partners (Prodigy). Tucker ...

University launches free SMSF course

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
Charles Sturt University (CSU) has launched an online self-managed superannuation course as a growing number of Australians move to manage their own superannuation assets. Professor of finance at the School of Accounting and Finance, Adam Steen launched ...

ClearView updates LifeSolutions suite, increases premiums

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
ClearView has made a number of changes to its LifeSolutions product suite and increased income protection premiums, effective as of 21 October 2016. The changes include product upgrades, simplification of overall premium rating structure and increases ...

Infocus sets sights on culture

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
Queensland based Infocus Wealth Management has launched a national masterclass, which focuses on client engagement and the delivery of quality advice. The on-going masterclass titled 'Building a High Performing Advice Business' has seen more than 100 ...

Climate risk underappreciated: BlackRock

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
All investors should incorporate climate change awareness into their portfolios, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), who believes climate factors have been underappreciated and underpriced. In a new Global Insights Report titled "Adapting ...

A former PM, a Harvard professor and an adventurer to headline AFA conference

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
The Association of Financial Advisers has revealed its seven plenary keynote speakers, with just 26 days until the National Adviser Conference kicks off. Headlining the conference is former Prime Minister John Howard, who will outline his vision for ...