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FPA calls for sunset on experience pathway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022
... course, and a statutory declaration. "If despite our concerns the government chooses to make amendments to the education standards at this late stage of the transition framework, the FPA is concerned that simply basing an exemption on 10 years of experience ...

Still work to do on QAR: Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... greatest ongoing discussion among his membership is around the idea that relevant providers have one set of professional standards that those not considered relevant providers don't. "It does cause concern about leveling the playing field; how do ...

A year of change: Phil Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022
... happens." Addressing delegates at the AFA Thrive Conference on the Gold Coast, Anderson highlighted the educational standards and said the surrounding debate has probably been the "hottest" seen for quite some time. "It's fairly and evenly divided ...

The time for change is now: Jones

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... he said. AFA national president Sam Perera asked the minister how to best strike the balance between higher education standards to safeguard the profession while also ensuring fairer treatment for existing advisers. "Some people may say it's gone a little ...

APRA to modernise regulatory frameworks

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2022
APRA has outlined plans for its multi-year program to modernise the architecture of prudential standards for banks, insurers, and super funds. The program, which commenced last year, is intended to ensure the framework continues to underpin financial ...

Canadian-based data platform wins ISPT mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... The base building will operate on 100% renewable energy and be carbon neutral from day one of construction, with these standards to continue indefinitely. The final product, scheduled for completion in mid-2023, will be home to TAL, scheduled to move ...

APRA aims to bolster financial crisis response

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
APRA has begun consulting on new prudential standards to strengthen the financial crisis response of banks, insurers and superannuation trustees. The regulator said the two proposed standards are aimed at ensuring entities are prepared to deal with ...

APRA removes Westpac liquidity add-on

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
APRA has removed Westpac's liquidity add-on after finding it breached prudential standards. The 10% add-on was applied to the net cash outflow component of Westpac's liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and will no longer be included from today. In a statement ...

MobiSuper, licensee to pay $250k penalty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... and fairly," ASIC said. Justice Charlesworth said ZIB's conduct constituted "a serious departure from reasonable standards of performance of advice." ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said ASIC took on this case because of concerns that personal advice ...

Adviser standards consultation commences

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
Treasury has kicked off its review of adviser professional standards with a consultation paper that outlines its proposed new pathway for experienced advisers. The government's position has been that a minimum of 10 years' experience and a clean ...