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18 misconceptions about FASEA code

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... misconceptions about FASEA's Code of Ethics. Patterson told Financial Standard that amid all the editorialising around the FASEA code from industry bodies and advisers themselves, a simple message is being lost. "Go back to the basics," he said. As for ...

Why joint effort is required in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... acutely aware of trying to be more aligned and collaborate," FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said. De Gori said the FASEA Code of Ethics is "not done and dusted" and confirmed the associations will continue to work together to get a favourable outcome ...

New tool launches to help FASEA code compliance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... monitor and manage compliance but making the point that collecting client data could adequately meet many elements of the FASEA code.

Update on FASEA code guidance on the way

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority chief executive Stephen Glenfield has confirmed more guidance on the contested Code of Ethics is imminent. Speaking to Financial Standard at the FPA Professionals Congress, Glenfield confirmed FASEA is ...

FASEA compliance has silver lining

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... how advisers can approach the workload of FASEA compliance to their benefit. "At the risk of upsetting some people, FASEA code of ethics should be the guiding light in this process of being a good corporate citizen," Haddan said. She said when her practice ...

FASEA chief to provide update

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... appearing. Glenfield was a late addition to the regulatory update session and is expected to provide an update on the FASEA Code of Ethics. He will also speak as part of the FASEA exam insights workshop. De Gori said: "We're really looking forward to ...

Paraplanners tackle compliance challenges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
The role of paraplanners in compliance has been highlighted at the FPA Congress, with discussion turning to the FASEA Code of Ethics which continues to present complications. Nadia Docker is director, client engagement at Integrity Compliance and part ...

Advice associations welcome ASIC stance

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... will shortly develop further tools and resources to assist members in understanding and building compliance with the FASEA Code of Ethics," the FPA said.

AIST finds issues with FASEA code

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has written to FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield seeking clarification on how key points of the Code of Ethics will apply to intra-fund advice. Responding to the guidance on the code, AIST chief ...

Ethics code creates confusion around ESG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... SMAs are designed to meet the potential increase in demand for ethical investments following the introduction of the FASEA Code of Ethics - which all advisers will have to be compliant with from 1 January 2020. "It is basically the law from 2020 that ...