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MySuper outside government scope

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... sections coming together. Also on the panel was Productivity Commission representative Mike Woods, who said that the independent government agency was conscious that the superannuation system was experiencing a great deal of change, taking this into ...

Asteron re-focuses group risk strategy

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
... to Asteron Life, group risk is an important part of its strategy to build distribution reach and capability in the independent financial adviser (IFA) market. The strength of the offer is based on three core principles of operation, including strong ...

Industry questions RE concept after Trio collapse

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012
... the Managed Investment Scheme Act in 1998, which saw the single responsible entity model adopted and the role of the independent trustee removed. "It was decided that so-called independent trustees had neither acted as a predictor, nor as a preventative ...

Instreet launches new structured product

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 24 APR 2012
... Lucas said that the Financial Times reported recently about the growth in popularity of structured products in the independent financial advice sector following the introduction of regulatory reform in the UK's Financial Services Bill in January - its ...

Major product changes ahead for planners

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
Product providers are reassessing their offerings to the independent adviser market, according to ANZ Wealth, with new strategies under development to address massive issues. Practical implementation is centre stage for ANZ Wealth across a number of ...

CommInsure names new head of national accounts

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
... is well underway for a national accounts manager. Tim Browne, CommInsure general manager, retail advice, said the independent financial advice national accounts portfolio would benefit as a result of Sarah-Le Lacheur's "depth of experience and expert ...

AFA hits out at ISN over deal allegations

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
The AFA has weighed into the debate over allegations a deal had been struck between the FPA and Industry Super Network on opt-in and the use of the term "financial planner". National media reported this week that the Financial Planning Association (FPA) ...

FPA: Stance on opt-in remains the same

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2012
The FPA has responded to industry-wide speculation that it has signed a deal with the Industry Super Network that would limit opt-in to a four year requirement. Reported in The Australian, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Industry Super ...

Senate committee gives FOFA green light

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has released its report on the future of financial advice bill recommending passage subject to nine recommendations. The report was tabled in Parliament yesterday, with the House of Representatives debate due ...

AFA urges Independents to help change FOFA

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has written to Independents and other MPs urging their support to change certain elements of the planned FOFA legislation. Issues outlined by the association include the removal of retrospective fee disclosure requirements ...