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More adviser participation needed to shape ethics code

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2018
... that law?" he questioned. Acknowledging that it is not the first time such a concept has been applied to professional conduct, Lavery said: "Nonetheless, it is a far-reaching concept that advisers should question while they have the opportunity to do ...

Application fees increase for tax advisers

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... responded well to the challenge of rapidly evolving business practices while continuing to meet their Code of Professional Conduct obligations," Taylor said. "We look forward to continuing to assist a growing population of registered tax practitioners ...

HSBC cops historic fine for Lehman-linked failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... penalty - was deemed to be appropriate by the SFAT, adding that it acts as a stern warning that principles of professional conduct must be adhered to. "Put another way, that - in future - penalties imposed for convenient avoidance of the requirements ...

AFA recruits for professionalism

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... affecting its Australian business and providing appropriate legal guidance. She is also a former head of professional conduct, complaints and mediation with Chartered Accountants AUS/NZ, and was once contracted by Westpac to oversee operational governance. ...

Aussies attempt CFA in record numbers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... four years in the investment industry, commit to abide by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, apply to a CFA Institute society and become a member of CFA Institute. The December 2016 Level I exam was administered in ...

Two of the big four in ASIC spotlight

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
... Responding to the EU, NAB chief risk officer David Gall said: "We take our role in upholding high standards of professional conduct seriously. Core to our values and commitment to customers and the community is doing the right thing. However, we acknowledge ...

NAB responds to ASIC market manipulation allegations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016
... the best outcome for customers and the wider community. "NAB takes its role in upholding high standards of professional conduct seriously. We are committed to service, integrity and ethics and our values reflect this." Gall went on to say that NAB "[does] ...

TPB calls for submissions on practical guidance info

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... provide feedback on four new draft information sheets that provide practical guidance on how the Code of Professional Conduct (the Code) applies to tax (financial) advisers. In a bid to assist tax (financial) advisers to understand their obligations ...

Former FPA chair joins Tax Practitioners Board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... advisers; investigating breaches of the Act; and imposing sanctions for non-compliance with the Act's Code of Professional Conduct. The FPA said for financial planners that have not yet registered with the TPB, the notification period concludes on 31 ...

AustralianSuper backs CFA Code

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2015
AustralianSuper believes the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct underpins the minimum standards within the super fund's investment agreements. As the discussion continues about lifting the professional, ethical ...