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Fiducian acquires three further firms

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
... business and development and distribution said: "Fiducian wants to grow with like-minded financial planners who adopt its compliance processes. This is important to ensure client best-interest." The acquired businesses will work with Fiducian's existing ...

EQT managing director departs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... group through a period of unprecedented regulatory change and the implementation of a materially stronger risk and compliance framework. "On behalf of the board, our shareholders and staff, we extend to Robin our appreciation for his leadership of the ...

Statewide Super and Financial Synergy announce new partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... concentrate less on internal software development by creating a model for member administration, online access, reporting and compliance. The $6 billion fund will turn its focus to fund administration and "optimising the member experience." Financial ...

SEC seeks comment on Accredited Investors

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2016
... need additional retail consumer protections and so financial services groups may make available to them, in a reduced compliance setting, investment products and opportunities that may not be appropriate for retail investors. The call for submissions ...

NAB and PwC partner for tax app

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2016
... microbusinesses could save up to 200 hours annually using the Airtax platform. "The perception of microbusinesses is that GST compliance administration is time-consuming and confusing, and until this point there hasn't been a simple technology solution ...

Midwinter partners with Licensing for Accountants

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
Licensing for Accountants, a firm that supports accountants who are moving from compliance to advice through providing access to advice templates and software, has joined forces with financial software company Midwinter to make the advice process easier. ...

ASIC commences proceedings against Westpac

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
... (Corporations Act)." In addition, ASIC will seek "pecuniary penalties" against the bank, including the establishment of a compliance review.

Super fund outflow ratios cause for concern

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
... on strategic and business planning, Rowell said in some instances super funds appear to have more focus on ensuring compliance with legislative and prudential requirements than addressing core strategic and operational challenges. "In other cases, strategic ...

Government lagging on super policy: Labor

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... four key concerns with the current superannuation system, listing adequacy, the gender gap, fairness of the system and compliance as the major areas of concern. "The way our superannuation exists it doesn't always provide for all parts of the community ...

ASIC hands Allegianz six month suspension

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
... capacity to provide financial services. Failure to comply with reporting obligations can be an indicator of a poor compliance culture. ASIC won't hesitate to act against licensees who do not meet these important requirements." Allegianz has held its ...