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Industry funds defend CFMEU board ties

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... defended their respective boards' close ties to the CFMEU, saying all representatives satisfy the fit and proper standards outlined by APRA. This week the Victorian branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) was placed ...

ASIC bans 'incompetent' financial services directors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... regulator said. It added that the bans are part of ongoing work to ensure that officers of AFS licensees maintain high standards of judgment, diligence, and professionalism in discharging their duties and responsibilities.

BitConnect promoter hit with good behaviour

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... removes the scrutiny that comes with that authorisation and carries with it the risk of a failure to adhere to appropriate standards in the provision of financial advice," the judge said. Bigatton pleaded guilty to six instances of providing financial ...

Funds SA, Mercer Super make key appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... Institute of Technology. Importantly, Debelle also chaired the Global Foreign Exchange Committee, which coordinates standards for central banks and private sector companies in the currencies market. Meanwhile, Mercer Super has appointed Jim Minto as ...

Australia climbs global wealth ranks

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... wealth equality. McAuley said strong growth in superannuation and property has spurred a rise in millionaires by USD standards, with the country nearing two million. "We expect growth of 21% in that number over the next 5 years. The proportion of USD ...

Insignia Financial overhauls operating model, executive team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024
... the necessary resources, expertise and strategic oversight to achieve their objectives and maintain robust operational standards." Insignia Financial said the changes are being made "to drive growth and provide clearer lines of accountability to simplify ...

Fiji National Provident Fund hunts active fund managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... registered with relevant financial regulatory authorities. They must have a good track record of complying with industry standards and best practices, as well as fulfilled financial reporting, audit, and disclosure obligations. FNPF is the country's ...

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 ...