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IFS launches two courses with Kaplan

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
... Advisers" (QAs) who will be able to deliver limited advice. This cohort is expected to gain some level of competency standards such as a diploma, provide personal advice on less complex matters. They are not able to charge a fee or commission with respect ...

Committee calls for 'sick agency' ASIC to be split in half

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... data related to the handling of reports of alleged misconduct be transparently reported to the public, and that service standards be introduced so that those reporting possible misconduct receive timely information as to the tangible actions taken in ...

New recruits top advice industry priority: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... should have been room for reductions because we have [fewer] advisers and we put so much effort into raising professional standards. Why couldn't efficiencies be achieved through that?" Boosting the number of financial advisers in the profession ...

Unprecedented vulnerabilities in financial services: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2024
... as the financial services sector scales technological innovations, regulators are responding with new cybersecurity standards to balance growth governance. "A central consideration for the financial services sector is how to most effectively navigate ...

Nominations open for FS Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
... Standard Power50 are now open as we recognise the country's most influential advisers who continue to raise the standards for the profession and provide outstanding service to clients and the wider community. This year, we celebrate the Power50 list's ...

Early contributions boost retirement balances

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024
... said its SoA tool will reduce the time required for compliance checks, whilst also ensuring advisers can maintain high standards and satisfy obligations such as the Best Interests Duty, without compromising on speed.

Australia's competitiveness climbs world rankings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2024
... competitiveness and productivity. "The lack of productivity growth remains a challenge if we want to maintain our living standards into the future. Both business and government need to do more to address this. "We also ranked relatively low (37th) on ...

APRA updates industry on operational resilience guidance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024
... operations and are well prepared to respond to disruptions. By amending the accompanying guidance, we aim to keep industry standards high while also being mindful of the compliance burden on smaller entities so they can remain competitive." APRA said ...

ASX advances CHESS replacement project

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... set of challenges including the critical importance to millions of Australians, the significant move to international standards, and the large and diverse group of stakeholders," Whiteley said. "During the past year we have made great progress. Industry ...

Annual MAX Awards celebrates best in industry

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... Michelle Baltazar congratulated the finalists and winners saying they showcased remarkable ingenuity and the highest standards of excellence in the work they do. "The submissions we received this year demonstrated their passion and commitment in delivering ...