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Key demographic trends open new doors for advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016

... provision of advice, with Inwood saying that advisers should expect to start having more conversations with next of kin and powers of attorney in the near future. Earlier this year, Core Data completed research on behalf of the government into the cost ...

LICG successful in triggering AFA EGM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016

... Insurance Customer Group (LICG), the AFA said the resolution contained in the member forms seeks to change the policymaking powers of the AFA board; however, a recent communication sent by the LICG to AFA members claims "the EGM is not going to freeze ...

Terms of reference released for complaints system review

KERRIE SYDEE | MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016

... of policies to improve Australia's financial system," O'Dwyer said. The review will make recommendations on: The role, powers, governance and funding arrangements of the dispute resolution and complaints framework in providing effective complaints handling ...

ASIC needs to focus on prevention, not cure

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

... I'm at least not ASIC. They have a very broad remit. I'd agree they're underfunded and need more power, but even if their powers were expanded and they were given more funding, it's still an impossible situation, which is why the industry needs to work ...

Panel to review financial services complaints system

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016

... review the financial services' external dispute resolution and complaints framework. The review will focus on the role, powers, governance, accountability and effectiveness of bodies active in helping consumers resolve disputes with financial services ...

Drop in regulator staff numbers under coalition

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016

... report highlighted previous comments by Commonwealth Bank whistle blower Jeff Morris that ASIC is reluctant to use its powers against large businesses. It also highlighted how the Coalition government has cut the financial regulator's funding even though ...

Turnbull highlights ASIC resources boost in Parliament

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016

... him off but his bank is still trying to sell his house," Turnbull dismissed the idea, repeating that ASIC already has the powers to address issues like this. He said: "We are committed to ensuring that ASIC does its job, that it investigates complaints ...

Regulators defended in calls for Royal Commission

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 11 APR 2016

... the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) had powers equal to a Royal Commission, and more in some circumstances. "What Mr Shorten is really trying to do of course is to distract ...

Senate recommends immediate adviser bans following "bitter harvest"

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016

... hold a position of influence in a company providing a financial service or credit business," and that ASIC should be given powers to immediately suspend a financial adviser "subject to the principles of natural justice, where ASIC suspects that the adviser ...

ASIC consults on LIF powers

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2015

Financial advisers and the life insurance industry are being asked to consult the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) over plans that would give the regulator power to set a maximum level of upfront and ongoing commission payments ...

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Capstone joins forces with PictureWealth to form $22bn FUA planning network

MICHELLE BALTAZAR

PictureWealth Group has inked a landmark deal with national advice licensee Capstone Financial Planning, forming a combined business with 360 financial advisers and $22 billion in funds under advice.

Mercer reviews small caps, Aussie equities mandates

KARREN VERGARA

Mercer Investments Australia has overhauled the fund manager line-up across its Australian equities and small-caps funds following an investment review, retaining some incumbents and awarding fresh mandates at the same time.

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI

The super fund is launching 'Super Saturday' to help those that are missing out on the advantage from super tax benefits ahead of the end of the financial year.

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN

The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold at its June meeting with economists suggesting the next move could be a rate cut.

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