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MLC wary of but not opposed to bitcoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
... is strong, its price has historically outperformed." Farmer added that bitcoin is "impossible" to value by orthodox standards, which adds to concerns from investors. "For investment professionals, being able to value assets by metrics such as future ...

SMSF Association names annual award winners

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... earning these designations requires a commitment to professional development, technical proficiency and the highest standards of SMSF practice," Burgess said. Commenting on 2024 CEO Award, Burgess believes there is "no one better" than Hepburn-Rogers ...

Bragg accuses ASIC of secrecy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... superannuation, focused on holding trustees to account for ensuring the delivery of those services meet the fair expectations and standards of law of their members. "As part of that, we are just about to release an extensive report with one year's ...

CSLR levy pain could hit $123m: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... equate to $193 million or $12,500 per financial adviser. Philip Anderson, the general manager of policy, advocacy, and standards at the FAAA, said the actuarial report "paints an alarming picture" of what the CSLR Levy could look like in 2026-27, if ...

Platforms placate fee consent ordeal: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025
... the fee consents forms, he said. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson recently told Financial Standard that getting rid of fee disclosure statements (FDSs) was perhaps the biggest ...

Senate calls to overhaul super fund boards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... Senate Economics Committee chair Senator Andrew Bragg said the third report is focused around the "shocking governance standards" which undermine the superannuation sector. "This package of recommendations focuses on conflicts, competence and independence ...

Advisers must improve public awareness to win Australians' trust: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... situation, and can simplify their financial picture," the paper said. But to build trust, the client experience must meet the standards of other professions and cutting-edge industries. Currently, "antiquated processes" still embedded in the advice industry ...

PGIM inks joint venture for 20 Bridge Street

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... really focused on a 'flight-to-quality' strategy for their offices, demanding best in class space, operational standards, sustainability, amenities and services and all in first-class locations," he said. "With the very limited supply and strong ...

Industry fund insurance bungle adds fuel to mounting outrage

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... month, treasurer Jim Chalmers and outgoing assistant treasurer Stephen Jones announced new mandatory minimum service standards for all large APRA-regulated superannuation funds. Billed as a push to improve member outcomes and how funds engage with their ...

FSCP deregisters adviser for two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... prioritise his clients' interest over his own, and made misleading statements. He breached the Code of Ethics' standards of acting in accordance with all applicable laws and the code; and failed to provide financial product recommendations that ...