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Fox urges advisers to become professionals

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... propel financial advisers to the status of 'professional', and encouraged all advisers to start studying, read the code of ethics, and put their opinions forward to the association. "The legislation by applying this code to every practicing adviser is ...

FPA expels and fines dishonest member

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... protection of the profession, and the protection of the public. "The public need to be able to trust the professionalism and ethics of the FPA's members," the panel stated. "Given Mr Tindall's denials, the panel has no confidence any lesser sanction ...

Landmark advice reforms pass Senate

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017
... financial advice sector. The body will set the educational requirements, develop and set the exam and create a uniform Code of Ethics. From 1 January 2019, new advisers will be required to hold a relevant degree before they are eligible to commence the ...

House passes professional standards bill

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... complete a professional year, pass an exam, and undertake continuous professional development. A single uniform code of ethics will also set the ethical principles that advisers must comply with. O'Dwyer hopes that the passing of the Bill means that ...

Aussies attempt CFA in record numbers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... complete work experience requirements of 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 ...

Archaic gender rules mask super benefits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... is yet to happen, the question remains - why would the exception exist in the first place? Australian Ethical's head of ethics research, Stuart Palmer, says the answer likely lies in the fact that life and TPD insurance premiums are often affected by ...

Long way to go on professional standards: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... minimum CPD. We still have a long way to go," De Gori said. De Gori said that this, on top of the shaping of the code of ethics, is going to occupy the majority of the next 12 to 24 months. "The actual implementation of the Bill is going to be the toughest ...

Professional Standards legislation hits parliament

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
... compulsory education requirements for new and existing advisers; supervision requirements for new advisers; an industry code of ethics; an exam to create a common benchmark across the industry and an ongoing professional development component. "The current ...

Investors expect gender diversity: CFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... service those in investment management: 22% for women versus 16% for men. "As the industry's only global standard setter in ethics and best practices, we are asking our members and industry partners to join us in addressing the chronic issue of gender ...

Self-auditing SMSF auditor caught in ASIC breach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... approved SMSF auditor. ASIC found Jarjoura had breached auditor independence requirements outlined in the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants as he audited a fund of which he was both a member and the trustee. Jarjoura is also guilty ...