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Advisers call out regulation backflip

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
Financial advisers are calling out the federal government's regulatory backflip, which floated the idea that the industry can operate under a principles-based regime. Synchron general manager of compliance Phil Osborne said the proposed framework put ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
The federal government must be held accountable for making sweeping promises around reducing compliance and qualification red tape, a financial advice industry event has heard. The minister for superannuation, financial services, and digital economy ...

Hume pledges less red tape for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
The Liberal Party is promising major changes to the financial advice industry ahead of the federal election, ones that will overhaul compliance, costs, and education standards. Senator Jane Hume promoted the idea of deregulating the advice industry ...

CSLR will not fully protect investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2022
... Australians whose complaints and compensation awarded have been paused until the passage of the CSLR bill. The federal government owes it to these victims to pass this bill," he said. The Labor party said it supports the bill but is concerned by the ...

Foundation rolls out financial literacy program for students

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022
... the program as part of its work with government, community organisations, educators, and industry under the federal government's National Financial Capability Strategy. Commenting on the initiative, Ecstra chief executive Caroline Stewart said that Talk ...

FPA calls for stronger experience pathway

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 FEB 2022
The Financial Planning Association of Australia said it does not agree with the proposed changes to the experience pathway, claiming it would undermine the road to professionalism. Newly appointed chief executive Sarah Abood criticised the federal government's ...

Education reforms are promising: SAFAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association argues that potential reforms to education standards will put the industry on a level playing field with other professions. In its submission to the federal government's proposal to reset education ...

More work needed to end financial abuse

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
As the federal government released its draft plan to end violence against women and children, the superannuation industry is calling for action on financial abuse and control. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive ...

Smart default fund to boost retirement incomes

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JAN 2022
... one-size-fits-all, approach." "We improve the competitive performance of superannuation funds enabling them to exceed the Federal Government performance targets and deliver superior outcomes to their members," Bucknell said.

FSC releases two new standards

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... pleased to be working with our members to deliver on this goal," FSC chief executive Sally Loane said. The federal government is looking to apply such exclusions the broader industry. Senator Jane Hume wants to find solutions to problems that arise from ...

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Women paid less at every age, rank: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI
Australian women in senior executive and chief executive roles at age 55 and over will take home $93,000 less per year than their male counterparts, new data shows.

Former adviser charged over faked books

CHLOE WALKER
A former financial adviser has been charged with seven counts of alleged falsification of company books following an ASIC investigation.

AZ NGA firms merge for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
Henderson Matusch Group and Logiro are set to merge to gain scale and better position them for future acquisitions.

State Super welcomes new board director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON
State Super has added to its board, appointing a former Commonwealth Bank and Westpac executive.

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