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My Public Accountant goes live

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012
In one of the most innovative developments by a professional association, the 20,000-strong Institute of Public Accountants is repackaging its professional member services in a move it expects will transform how public accountants connect with their ...

Compensation report finds against last resort scheme

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
The St. John report on compensation arrangements for consumers of financial services recommends strengthening existing compensation arrangements before implementing a 'last resort' scheme. The Compensation Arrangements for Consumers of Financial Services ...

FPA calls for improved education on advice

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
The Financial Planning Association has called for improved consumer education about financial advice and inclusion in the national curriculum. The Financial Planning Association (FPA), Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Financial ...

New advice agreements ensure advisers are FOFA ready

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2012
RI Advice Group has redesigned adviser agreements to give advisers a competitive advantage post-FOFA. "FOFA will lead to significant changes for the financial advice industry so all forward thinking businesses need to assess their practices and be FOFA-ready," ...

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available now

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature a report on social media and profile John James, head of Vanguard Investments Australia, as well as all the latest news, views and regular features. Financial Standard's latest edition of the iPadA(R) ...

Clarity needed for FOFA opt-in exemption

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The recent announcement that financial planners operating under codes of conduct approved by ASIC will be exempt from opt-in requirements has created further confusion in an already uncertain environment, according to Minter Ellison. Advisers who choose ...

ASIC flags guidance on code approval

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
ASIC has flagged its intention to publish guidance on approval of codes in the advice sector, following changes to the FOFA Bill. Under recent changes, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) would have the ability to exempt advisers ...

FPA calls on ASIC for clearer advice definitions

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
The Financial Planning Association has called on The Australian Securities and Investments Commission for greater clarity and definitions of quality advice. Approximately 150 practising financial planners, along with licensees and compliance, legal ...

NESS announces new CEO

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
The New South Wales Electrical Superannuation Scheme has appointed Angie Mastrippolito as chief executive and deputy fund manager. Mastrippolito takes over from Philip Hirshbein, who will retire in June 2012 and is the New South Wales Electrical Superannuation ...

BT launches no margin call loan

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2012
BT Financial Group has launched its 'next generation' of geared equity products in response to renewed investor interest, due to low volatility in the Australian share markets. The Westpac-owned wealth manager is offering investors the BT Professional ...