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Advisers beware the uncomfortable truth of the ageing brain

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
... planning for cognitive decline, triggered by personal and potentially deep-seated issues, such as a fear of losing independence." Investors who are experiencing cognitive decline are especially vulnerable to fraud, which can have a devastating effect ...

Focus Financial expands into Australia

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016
... various firms tapping into Focus' capital and resources to achieve the next stage of growth while maintaining their independence and local characteristics, we are confident that we will be able to do the same here in Australia. "In addition to the M&A ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
New research shows superannuation executives are still divided over views on board independence yet academics persist all funds be required to appoint an independent chair. Following its initial paper on the contentious issue, the Centre for International ...

CPA granted AFSL

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... for professional and ethical conduct in making independent financial advice available to all Australian consumers. "Independence is at the heart of CPA Australia Advice. Our operations will be consistent with Section 923A of the Corporations Act 2001 ...

Federal Government told to stop 'tinkering' with superannuation

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... proposed definition of 'objective of super'. The FSC's definition of the objective of super is; 'to deliver dignity and independence for all Australians in retirement by providing replacement income that is adequate to provide a comfortable standard ...

Super fund outflow ratios cause for concern

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
... world's largest pension funds said any board member serving for more than 12 years are at risk of compromising their independence.

Blue Sky funds Australian wine venture

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... therefore is the right funding partner." "We certainly haven't rushed into this decision to raise. We've valued our independence, and our culture is at the heart of what we've built. When it became clear to Justin [Dry] and I that a raise was the right ...

Accountants should beware AFSL traps

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2016
... client was "horrified" when he realised his chosen licensee was actually bank-owned, which contravened his firm's independence requirement. "Some licensee agreements have very strict client ownership stipulations, especially those by licensees that operate ...

No evidence that independence would boost performance: CIFR

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
A Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) study has found little empirical evidence that independence would improve investment performance but suggests that independence is important in maintaining the legitimacy of the superannuation ...

Board members lose independence after 12 years: CalPERS

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... believes that company directors who serve more than 12 years on the same board are at risk of compromising their independence. The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has revised its global governance principles and requests that ...