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Government to lift advice standards by law

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... consideration would be given to the Inquiry's recommendation for a level commission structure." The Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Mark Rantall said: "We are delighted that the Government has listened, will consult further and then ...

AFA appoints policy and marketing head

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2015
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed an industry veteran to its newly created general manager of policy, professionalism and marketing role. Samantha Clarke, who has 25 years' financial services experience, will oversee the public ...

Lost super costs young Aussies thousands

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2015
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has said the non-payment of super by employers is potentially costing young Australians $14,000 per year in retirement savings. ASFA estimates $2.75 billion each year is being lost through ...

SSFS rebrands, launches digital advice

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
... refers to the company's commitment to have all of its financial planners attain membership with the Financial Planning Association of Australia and receive Certified Financial Planner designation. "StatePlus is front and centre in the mission to improve ...

New website gives advisers company ESG ratings

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2015
... responsibly." CAER chief executive Duncan Paterson said. Simon O'Connor, chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, added: "With 70% of Australians expecting that their retirement savings are investing responsibly and avoiding ...

ASFA supports SGC bill with increased ATO resources

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2015
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) believes reducing the harshness of the super guarantee charge (SGC) should only occur if additional resources are provided to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In its submission on the draft ...

New super Shadow Minister as PM acknowledges Labor's plans

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... Treasurer and Wayne Swan's chief of staff, Chalmers brings a wealth of experience in financial services to the portfolio." Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos said Chalmers will be served well by his ...

FPA helps advisers with life insurance

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a guide helping its members identify and address common omissions and errors in providing life insurance advice. The FPA's comprehensive Life Insurance Advice guide had input from members ...

Australian custody market grows to $2.8 trillion

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
... by more than 7% in the first half of 2015 according to the latest industry data. The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) said as at 30 June 2015, about $1.93 trillion in Australian assets were under custody and the remainder ($853 billion) ...

Adviser Ratings reaches 4,000 planners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
... service." To date, over 5,000 adviser reviews have been posted, and the website has entered a partnership with the Association of Financial advisers to publish a financial literacy magazine. "Adviser Ratings is allowing consumers and their advisers to ...