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Suncorp agrees to super class action settlement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... of Suncorp Super Fund members, alleging Suncorp Super executed agreements to entrench fees or commissions to advice licensees that would otherwise have been unlawful or unenforceable under the Future of Financial Advice reforms which came into effect ...

Annual IMAP awards finalists revealed

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... than ever before. "This reflects the increasing use of managed accounts and the professionalism of the resources that licensees and portfolio managers are deploying in their development of managed account programs," Potter said. "The introduction of ...

Moore Wealth joins Count Financial

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... bespoke wealth advisory that was established in 2018 and previously licensed through RI Advice. Along with changing licensees, they also negotiated with owner of Count Financial Member firm Next Generation Financial Strategies, to merge businesses under ...

New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... as a material investment risk to be considered at both the idiosyncratic and market-wide level". Under SPS 530, RSE licensees must manage and monitor all identified sources of investment risk and APRA said it is of the view that this includes ESG considerations. ...

Draft changes to super disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... industrial bodies. However, regulations will ensure that with the repeal of the requirements to disclose itemised lists, RSE licensees will still be required to disclose an aggregate figure for the aforementioned categories. Helping to clarify the new ...

ASIC takes Lanterne Fund Services to court

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022
... necessary to ensure that financial services were provided efficiently, honestly and fairly. "ASIC expects all wholesale licensees to reduce risk by ensuring their businesses develop, implement and maintain robust risk and compliance procedures," Court ...

AMP wants life insurance caps raised, fees lowered

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
... Planning Association (FPA), the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), the Financial Services Council (FSC) and other licensees to find common ground and create a united voice."

Centrepoint says Diverger offer overlooks strategic value

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
... Centrepoint noted its extensive adviser network, acquisition of ClearView's advice business and growth in a time when other licensees have shrunk. "Industry consolidation is a key theme that Centrepoint has pursued over the past 24 months and Centrepoint ...

Government commits to Quality of Advice Review in current form

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... The Quality of Advice Review received 130 submissions from industry stakeholders including associations, super funds, licensees, technology providers, life insurers and consumer groups. Of the submissions, 18 are confidential. The final report from the ...

ASIC releases CCIV guidelines

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... applications for corporate directors, insurance arrangements for corporate directors, and financial resource requirements for licensees that are corporate directors and responsible entities". ASIC said it will now accept re-lodgment of certain proof ...