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AFA can't give Trowbridge report "complete support"

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015
... Speaking at the 2015 FSC Life Insurance Conference, Fox expanded on the AFA's views, saying that while he applauded the independent, industry-led basis of the report, he did not feel it met the original goal of "getting a universally acceptable set of ...

Zurich chairman retires, replacement named

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2015
... replaced by Paul Bedbrook who has been a non-executive board director at Zurich since 2012. Bedbrook will become the independent non-executive chairman from 31 March. Zurich country head and chief executive of the general insurance business, Daniel Fogarty ...

Independent expert lists CBA compensation challenges

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2014
... the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) program to compensate victims of bad financial advice poses a number of challenges. The independent expert has released its first report, following its appointment by CBA in August, and has confirmed that it will release the ...

Industry funds reject majority independent directors

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2014
David Murray's recommendation that super fund boards comprise a majority of directors has met with mixed responses from the industry, with the retail side welcoming it but the not-for-profit side broadly rejecting it. Media reports, meanwhile, have ...

Gold Coast advice firm enters EU over misleading ads

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... laws and proper advertising processes, and develop a plan to rectify any deficiencies identified by the expert. The independent expert will report regularly to ASIC over the next year on Equanimity's implementation of the plan.

Pimco Australia wealth management head to step down

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2014
... Pimco, it's fair to say there was a lack of knowledge about the bond market in adviser land. But over the years the independent financial advisers have come to embrace the importance of having bonds in their clients' portfolios." Dorrian began his career ...

Suncorp completes insurance review after breaches

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2014
... Suncorp. We are pleased that the Suncorp Group Board has given this matter the priority and attention it deserves. "The independent review has led to necessary improvement in Suncorp's compliance systems, which will ultimately benefit consumers. "Where ...

Arthur's back. Wait, no he's not

COLIN BRINSDEN, AAP ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2014
... a statement. Senator Sinodinos stood aside from as assistant treasurer in March while he faced questions from the Independent Commission Against Corruption in NSW. His future remains unclear. Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen called the mix-up a "farce". ...

FPA appoints new CRC Chair, rolls out education standards

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2014
... replacing Professor Dimity Kingsford Smith who held the role from 2007. Dr Smith will be responsible for overseeing the independent Committee that regulates the conduct of FPA members. She will lead the CRC which alongside a group of experienced financial ...

Premium signs up three accounting practices

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2014
Dealer group Premium Wealth Management has signed up three new accounting practices who are looking to add financial planning operations to their businesses. ADX Financial Planning (formerly part of Moon Cunningham and licensed through Count), Sullivans ...