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ASIC bans adviser, cancels AFSL

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... regulator banned a Gold Coast-based financial adviser from providing financial services for four years and cancelled the associated AFSL for failure to comply with its general obligations. ASIC found that Frederick Steven Ackerman failed to act in the ...

IDII pitfalls advisers should avoid

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2021
... to insurance switching advice. Cameron has seen a fair number of complaints about unexpected costs and affordability associated with income protection products and step premiums - which are as common as complaints about whether advice received was the ...

Criminal charges in property investor collapse

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2021
... follow an ASIC-led Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT) investigation into the collapse of the groups and alleged associated phoenix activity. The matter will next be heard in court in November.

Economic recap: Week to September 10

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2021
... a high level." "The recovery in the Australian economy has, however, been interrupted by the Delta outbreak and the associated restrictions on activity. GDP is expected to decline materially in the September quarter and the unemployment rate will move ...

How YFYS test will change currency investments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021
... after equities - in the balanced portfolios of Australian super funds. "Higher hedge ratios have historically been associated with higher returns over the long run, driven largely by elevated AUD interest rate 'carry'," Simmons said For example, he said ...

Pinnacle distribution director exits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021
... embarks on a new chapter in life." On his decision to leave, Dell wrote: "I have been truly privileged and proud to be associated with the most incredible group of people over that time... I thank everyone at Pinnacle and its 16 affiliates from the bottom ...

Lockdowns see uptick in advice seekers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021
... homeschooling, on-going pressures of working from home, communication breakdowns and the immense financial pressures that are associated with the pandemic," Harbinson said. "And our message is the same: make sure you get the support you need to make ...

Maritime Super dumps ISA membership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021
... decision to withdraw from the industry fund collective. Effective August 27, the $6 billion fund can no longer use the associated logo or be involved in any marketing campaigns using the logo. A spokesperson for Maritime Super confirmed the decision ...

Fear of greenwashing worse than reality: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 AUG 2021
... especially as there is a lack of transparency around instrument labelling. "A lack of consistency in ESG terminology associated with various ESG investments has become a key concern that may drive investor confusion when it comes to identifying which ...

Benefits of advice reforms yet to materialise

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 AUG 2021
... have improved the outcomes for those who seek financial advice," Rainmaker said. "While this adviser exodus has been associated with the massive disruption now befalling the financial advice sector, the harsh reality is that it has resulted raising levels ...