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Peak bodies respond to government roadmap

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2019
... said it was "disappointing, having fallen short on consumer protection." "While the new law puts a stop to financial advisers charging fees-for-no-service, it does not remove the incentive for advisers to recommend that clients stay in existing, often ...

Cashwerkz hires distribution lead from Perpetual

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2019
... successful demonstration of the benefits of the Cashwerkz platform in two main areas - namely delivering better outcomes for advisers through improved returns for clients, and secondly simplified and improved compliance for advisers, dealer groups and ...

Super fund launches adviser portal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2019
A $3.9 billion superannuation fund has launched a new digital portal to better support financial advisers. WA Super has rolled out the new capability, saying the portal will allow advisers to view clients' details in real time. WA Super said so ...

Frydenberg flags new advice disciplinary system

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019
A new disciplinary system for financial advisers with a central disciplinary body headlines the government's Royal Commission implementation roadmap released today. Revealing how the government will tackle the 76 recommendations made by Commissioner ...

AMP advice lead rejects AMPFPA claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019
The head of AMP's advice business has rebuffed claims the group failed to meet its legal obligations to advisers in announcing changes to its Buyer of Last Resort terms, saying the AMP Financial Planning Association was informed ahead of time and ...

Netwealth FUA, adviser numbers rise

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019
A number of financial advisers who flocked to wealth management institutions for Netwealth as a result of the banking Royal Commission have helped boost the platform's funds under administration by 30% to $23.3 billion. Financial results for the ...

PPS Mutual bolsters leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2019
... insurance industry. This will be of great benefit in continuing to strengthen our partnerships with selected financial advisers in the region," Pillemer said. Commenting, Salter said: "I am excited to be a part of the PPS Mutual team - founded on principles ...

ASIC bans adviser again

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2019
... Financial Planning, before eventually becoming an Infocus Securities authorised representative in February 2013. ASIC said advisers had a legal obligation to act in the best interests of their clients when providing personal advice. "Advisers must take ...

OnePath enhances OneView Life

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
OnePath has moved to enhance the abilities of financial advisers using its OneView Life client management portal. Advisers using OneView Life can now quote increases to their client's existing OneCare cover online, streamlining the service to ensure ...

MLC transforms advice business

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2019
... better reflects the cost of sustainable licensing services. One advice support team will be created to serve employed advisers and advice businesses, aiming to deliver a stronger client focus with improved consistency and efficiency, he said. "We are ...