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Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... financial abuse. Overall, the inquiry found that the government should "consider the implementation of minimum operating standards, with a view to moving to best practice standards through continuous improvement over time, to mitigate the risk of elder ...

HESTA names general manager of retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... function and cater to members' retirement needs. She will also be responsible for ensuring HESTA's compliance with industry standards and regulatory obligations, the fund said. O'Shea has worked in superannuation and financial services for more than ...

Firms treat CSLR as 'insurance policy': FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... is with the AFSL layer and having accountability for PI insurance," she said. This includes issues with professional standards and having a capital liability scheme, which she describes as "complicated", as the structure of the advice profession is different ...

FAAA celebrates adviser excellence

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... recognise excellence within the Australian financial advice profession and celebrate those demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism and care," Milnes said. "I congratulate all the winners and the finalists at this year's awards. Together ...

Self-regulation on the cards: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... professions. "We've been too beholden to those outside of our profession to determine our fate, to determine our standards, and we believe that we are now ready and most qualified to take control of education and training, code of ethics, and disciplinary ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... cemented in legislation. The FAAA is pushing for the words 'planner' or 'adviser' to not appear in the title. "We have high standards. We don't want our reputation to be harmed if the quality of the advice that's given by the NCAs isn't up ...

Adviser suspended over wrongful use of ROAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... relevant provider failed to demonstrate the Code of Ethics' values of competence, fairness and diligence and breached Standards 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8." Reid will be able to provide advice to clients again on 20 February 2025.

APRA maintains policy amid uncertain environment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... weakening jobs market and heightened geopolitical risks. Balanced against these risks, APRA noted that bank lending standards remain sound and non-performing loans remain low. APRA confirmed the mortgage serviceability buffer will remain at three percentage ...

Performance the best member retention tool: Mine Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... coming through the last 10 years, and with CPS 230 the regulators are now landing the plane in relation to the training standards around how we manage these pension funds," Nair said. Historically, a fund only needs to demonstrate that a process is functional ...

ASIC narrows in on private market investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... includes ensuring that they are acting in the best financial interests of members, that they adhere to all laws and standards of market conduct and integrity, that their investments - whether held directly or through fund managers - are valued appropriately ...