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Platform comparison fintech launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... that might be more important for advisers to consider when recommending products, he told Financial Standard. "Large licensees typically have the time, money, and resources to run deep due diligence into financial products. SuitabilityHub provides all ...

Watershed Funds Management appoints head of distribution

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2023
... welcomed Lydia Pearson as its head of distribution, responsible for leading its engagement with financial advisers and licensees. In the newly created role, Pearson reports to Watershed's managing director Adam Rowley. Effective immediately, Pearson ...

APRA finalises framework for MySuper products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023
... Beverley-Smith, the determination, under the ambit of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994, focuses on RSE licensees, particularly those offering a blend of MySuper and lifecycle products. The crux of the framework revolves around ...

Australia a "most exciting place" for GQG: Barker

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... traction at "the more sophisticated end of the market." "So, what we've found is the more thoughtful consultants and licensees and advisor networks, who really take the time to understand our process, are giving us a lot of support," he said. "We've ...

New CFS platform at the cutting Edge: Quirk

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023
... Edge aims to enable digital adviser workflows, advanced data analytics, an integrated app store, and analysis tools for licensees, financial advisers, and super members. CFS chief distribution officer Bryce Quirk told Financial Standard that CFS Edge ...

Advice from Shartru failed best interests duty, ASIC says

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023
... 2012. It added a compliance manager in January of this year, followed by a risk and compliance manager in April. "AFS licensees are responsible for ensuring their representatives comply with financial services laws. ASIC expects licensees to have adequate ...

Insignia Financial plans advice business transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
The wealth group will consolidate its self-employed licensees under one brand, to be owned by the advisers via a new equity model. It has also confirmed it will divest most of its holding in Godfrey Pembroke and is looking to sell Millennium3. Insignia ...

Industry grapples with looming cyber threats

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023
... regularly reviewed or tested. Bright Corporate Law principal David Jacobson says serious penalties and costs can apply to licensees who fail to protect confidential and sensitive personal information of clients. Referencing the Federal Court judgement ...

Advisers' experience stands at 14.5 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
... up five years' experience or less. Around 10% of registered advisers have exactly five years' experience. The biggest licensees such as AMP Financial Planning have on average 15.3 years of experience. Morgans Financial advisers have 17.3 years, while ...

Trustees lack urgency, strategy on RIC: Regulators

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... collecting information on members, in and of itself, would not result in the provision of financial product advice. "RSE licensees seeking to avoid providing personal financial advice to their members should therefore focus on the way they communicate ...