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FSU calls out NAB for lack of standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017

... procedures in place to identify this issue and prevent it. "There has been a focus within NAB FP on soft skills and sales training. In many instances practical training was informal, on the job and peer based. This clarifies why this acceptable and customary ...

Advisers preparing ahead of professional standards: Spot poll

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2017

... undertaking tertiary education, while 18% said they have partnered with a third party services provider to undergo further training. Another 18% said they have initiated "all of the above" including a review of industry code compliance. The remaining ...

Education key in combatting elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017

... knowledge and understanding around identifying and preventing elder financial abuse through a selection of new education and training materials. Protecting Seniors Wealth has launched a range of resources including presentations, training courses and ...

Wealth management platform adds executive

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017

... engage with retail clients. Joyce has more than 20 years of experience in senior sales and managerial roles mainly in the training and education sector. Previously, he was the chief executive of Ascent Learning Group and head of sales strategy at the ...

CBA backs financial counselling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017

... better equip financial counsellors aiding those impacted by domestic and family violence. CBA has pledged $400,000 to fund training of financial counsellors across Australia working with people affected by domestic and family violence, to enhance their ...

Mosaic tailors financial advice for women, grows FUA to $800m

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017

... technically equipped to give career coaching advice in contrast to those who self-identify as a coach without proper training to their client's disadvantage. "We are fiduciaries; our client's interests come first," Lowell said. Financial Standard is ...

Financial advice standards body revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 10 APR 2017

... (FASEA), responsible for governing the conduct of those in the financial advice sector through mandatory educational and training requirements, the development and setting of an industry exam, and the creation of a Code of Ethics that all advisers will ...

Mobile education drives advice professionalism

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2017

... resources from Monarch that can be accessed via their smartphone. Wilson said this marks knowITdigital's first step into the training and professional development space, recognising an opportunity in the reforms. "The bottom line is, once the new Standards ...

Franklin Templeton launches adviser education tool

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017

Franklin Templeton Investments has launched its global online training portal for advisers in the Australian market. Franklin Templeton Academy provides an interactive learning curriculum for financial advisers aiming to enhance financial planning knowledge ...

Collective power: What's next for profit-to-member funds?

EMMA RAPAPORT | FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017

... "This has meant brining in large numbers of people specifically from the financial services sector; not the greatest training ground for social values." "As trustees we have to be really careful to watch our funds, and ensure that the people who work ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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