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ASIC sets its sights on hybrid securities

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2014
... the regulator's MoneySmart website, the guide is intended to help investors understand the risks and complexities association with investing in hybrid securities. ASIC said its focus on these complex products follows a rise in their popularity - in the ...

FPA asks for tax-deductible advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2014
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has asked the government to implement tax deductibility on financial planning fees. "The inability to claim a tax deduction for the fees associated with an initial financial plan acts as a disincentive for people ...

FEAL names CEO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2014
Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL), the industry body representing the executive branch of the superannuation industry, has appointed Joanna Davison as its new chief executive. Davison has held the position of acting chief executive since November ...

ASFA calls for clarity on retirement income review

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2014
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has called on the government to provide a clear timetable and terms of reference for its review of retirement income stream regulations, including the tax treatment of deferred lifetime annuities ...

Industry groups self-interest caused FoFA problems

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... overabundance of self interest groups lobbying intensely to ensure that the interests of their particular sector, company or association are met - even if above those of the industry or consumer," he said. Tynan said that with a pool of retirement savings ...

FPA kicks off week of free financial advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) advisers will be providing financial advice for free as part of the Ask an Expert Week that starts today and will finish on February 9th. Consumers can ask their questions through the Ask an Expert forum at the ...

Guardian lowers PI insurance premiums for planners

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014
In an effort to recognise advisers who provide professional sustainable advice, Guardian Advice and Suncorp Financial Planning are set to lower professional insurance premiums for its planners. Guardian Advice also plans to create accreditation that ...

FoFA reforms put professional standards at risk: Ripoll

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
... ensure FoFA works as it was intended - to improve the quality and quantity of financial advice." The Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Mark Rantall said that "the government has progressed with its promised changes to ensure a more ...

The AFA develops social media simulator

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has developed a simulator to help advisers determine the best social media strategy for their client base. The simulator is an interactive tool developed using the 'Connecting with Client' report from August ...

BNP Paribas enters EU with ASIC

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2014
... September 2013, it was calculated based on submissions made by up to 14 panel banks to the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA), which is responsible for administering the published BBSW rate.