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Advisers embrace new education regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... to clients that address their personal protection, wealth accumulation and retirement aspirations," Mentor Education chairman and non-executive director Jim Taggart said. "The introduction of a recognised academic and professional development framework ...

ASIC watching SMSF advice closely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
... establishment of SMSFs, as the regulator continues its work to lift the standard of financial advice in Australia. Deputy chairman Peter Kell informed delegates at the 2017 SMSF Association National Conference that ASIC will engage in 'shadow shopping' ...

Blue Sky expands board with new directors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
... joint managing director and chief of investment for Schroders in Australia. Blue Sky has also welcomed former Queensland chairman for KPMG, Philip Hennessy. Hennessy already serves on the board of the Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund, though will retire ...

Bligh appointed ABA chief executive

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... Premier from 2007 to 2012. In 2012, she suffered a heavy electoral defeat, winning only seven parliamentary seats. ABA chairman Andrew Thorburn welcomed the new chief officer, adding that her appointment demonstrates the industry's willingness to change. ...

Ausbil announces several promotions, new CEO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... strengthening its focus with a repositioning of its senior leadership team. Ausbil founder Paul Xiradis will become executive chairman, in addition to his current position of chief investment officer and head of equities. Ross Youngman, former head of ...

Fintech investment needs balance: APRA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... not be tempted by "shiny new [fintech] toys", and must continue to invest in maintenance of core technology, says APRA chairman Wayne Byres. Speaking at the A50 Australian Economic Forum in Sydney on Friday, Byres praised financial services firms for ...

Distrust is super's biggest challenge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... really comes back to honing in on what's in the best interests of the member, not the institution itself," APRA deputy chairman Helen Rowell said. "We see a lot of self-interest, conflict and poor decision making in all parts of the industry, so our ...

APRA urges banks to raise capital

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... Capital standards should be set so that the capital ratios of deposit takers are unquestionably strong, according to ARPA chairman Wayne Byres. Speaking at the A50 Australian Economic Forum in Sydney on Friday, Byres outlined the APRA's agenda for 2017 ...

Industry giant retires

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
... and financial planning firms. The Commonwealth Bank bought Count in 2011, paying $373 million, and kept Lambert on as chairman. That sale landed him a spot on the BRW Rich 200, where he was ranked the 156th wealthiest Australian in 2015. Lambert was ...

Financial advisers losing communication battle

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... energy and management talent will help us drive operational excellence and future growth." Mansueto became executive chairman effective 1 January and will continue to serve as board chairman. Morningstar will continue to invest in technology and build ...