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NAB to end financial planning compliance issue

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2019
In a media release today, the bank said it had reached out to all clients impacted by a compliance issue that originally surfaced in 2017. The issue saw NAB Financial Planning conduct a review of client beneficiary nomination forms after the bank found ...

Member outreach boosts post-merger integration

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 JAN 2019
Equip Super's efforts to integrate its new members after a merger have paid off, rewarding the $15.2 billion super fund with a significant boost in member confidence. Equip recorded a 10% lift in confidence from Rio Tinto Staff Superannuation Fund ...

Advisers failing to submit SMSF returns

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2018
... million. "After six weeks, firmer action will be taken to enforce the laws, including investigations, prosecutions and proactive collection action where appropriate," Taylor said.

IOOF future uncertain: Morningstar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 DEC 2018
... institutions, is driving APRA's tough stance, Morningstar said. "We also believe it's a harbinger of a more proactive and aggressive APRA (and ASIC), which investors need to keep in mind when considering investing in organisations such as IOOF ...

New initiatives ready advisers for the future

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
... enforcement of compliance with financial services laws. Now is a good time to get your house in order and take a more proactive approach to compliance." The initiative will also provide advisers with easy to understand, curated content outlining recent ...

AMP replaces Regan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
AMP announced new leadership of its advice business, replacing Jack Regan. After 20 years, Regan is retiring from the group. He has been on extended leave since his damning appearance at the Royal Commission in April this year. He has been replaced ...

Global asset managers sign responsible firearms framework

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
State Street Global Advisors and Nuveen are among the first signatories of a document designed to improve engagement with companies that manufacture, distribute, sell or regulate products within the civilian firearms industry. Thirteen institutional ...

Trust in advice hits record low

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... proceedings closely. "The trust impact of the Royal Commission is real, and the financial advice industry must take proactive measures to rebuild trust among the wider population. One of the most important steps involves lifting transparency in every ...

Practifi continues growth trajectory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2018
... compliance for advisers and licensees," Practifi chief commercial officer Adrian Johnstone said. "This partnership makes proactive compliance management a reality." Earlier this year Practifi also partnered with Midwinter and received funding to launch ...

The lucky country for fintechs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
... emerging and developed nations to cultivating fintech offerings. On regulatory attitudes, the report highlights the proactive approach of ASIC in establishing an innovation hub to run alongside its regulatory sandbox and the Digital Finance Advisory ...