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Communication breakdown advisers failure

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2009

... industry association. Richard Klipin, chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers, said the value and quality of advice, along with the good outcomes achieved by financial advisers, are pushed aside as rising cases of failed financial investments ...

The quest for independent advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009

... In short, a ban on commissions would solve some of the industry's systemic problems but there is more to the "quality of advice" debate than the mere chopping and changing of the advice remuneration model.

UK planners face new advice regime

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009

... which will take effect from the end of 2012, will improve outcomes for savers and investors by enhancing the quality of advice they receive," noted the regulator. Among the changes proposed were: that investors know up-front how much advice is going ...

Garvan FP practice gains SAI approval

MICHAEL HOBBS | FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2008

... Global's Quality Endorsed Company program, a standard identifiable by its five ticks brand. MLC took the debate on quality of advice to the next level when it signed a partnership with SAI Global to run an audit on the administration and operations of ...

MLC to brandish ISO 9001 logo

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 25 SEP 2007

... rigorous checks too following a historic deal between MLC and standards agency SAI Global. MLC takes the debate on quality of advice to its backoffices when it signed a partnership with SAI Global to run an audit on the admin and operations of its 30 ...

AXA takes care of business

... poor after it launched a series of initiatives that can help improve planner profitability, productivity and quality of advice. After twelve months of development and rigorous testing, AXA has unveiled a three-pronged business improvement program designed ...

Access Economics still top consultant: Rainmaker

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2006

... about why funds implement advice so differently, assuming of course they receive similar advice, and how the quality of advice itself may vary more than it should," said the report. Andrew Keevers, associate director research at Rainmaker and author ...

Whose side are you on, asks ASIC

... take a minimalist approach, which of course, is the easiest to achieve." He commended the FPA for introducing 'quality of advice' initiatives and urged them to take a tough stance on the industry's bad apples. "As a professional body, you must have the ...

FPA should lead not follow: Bloch

... fees will help the industry overall. "I think this is the debate we need to have - what it is that will deliver quality of advice?" Around 2,450 delegates attended the opening day of the conference which is being held at the Melbourne Convention Centre ...

CPA gives guidance on SMSFs

... they are not licensed. "We hope these guidelines will be a useful tool for members and will improve the overall quality of advice given in this area," said Bowler. Michelle Baltazar

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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