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Adviser-matching app launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
... tailored recommendations, rapport, impartiality and reputation. Introducing the new tool at the FPA Professionals Congress this week, chief executive Dante De Gori said: "We believe this new interactive matching service we're working on is a game-changer ...

Misconduct matters, but stability key for Frydenberg

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
... Commission's final recommendations. Speaking at the Australian Finance Industry Association conference in Sydney this week, Frydenberg told delegates the Government had four focus areas when implementing the recommendations of Commissioner Hayne's ...

Court fines stockbroker $350k

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... said. State One admitted to the contraventions and agreed to pay ASIC $150,000 for its legal and investigative costs. This week, the Markets Disciplinary Panel determined that UBS Securities breached the Market Integrity Rules for a series of trades ...

Stop genetic testing questions: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... matter known to the applicant, or could reasonably be expected to be known, that is relevant to the insurer's decision." This week we ask if remuneration structures of executives should be aligned to good customer outcomes.

Blue Sky names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... accelerate its rebuild. Andrew Day will succeed John Kain as chair of Blue Sky, with Kain to step down at the end of this week. However, Kain has been re-elected as a director on the board. Day will commence as executive chair on November 26, becoming ...

Code of ethics still the main game: FPA

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... development (CPD) standard. The FPA will host FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield at the 2018 FPA Professionals Congress this week in Sydney. It will be Glenfield's first public address. The FPA's head of policy and standards also briefly spoke about ...

FASEA clarifies adviser exam rules

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) will host FASEA's Glenfield at the 2018 FPA Professionals Congress this week in Sydney. It will be Glenfield's first public address. FASEA said legislative instruments are progressively being ...

Swiss manager invests in Queensland solar

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
A Swiss asset manager has invested $50 million in a Queensland-based solar energy plant, as it makes it first foray into Australian renewable assets. SUSI Partners is an asset manager based in Zurich that invests exclusively in renewable energy infrastructure ...

Chief economist update: Buy the dip or sell the rallies?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
... (big time) - Dow down 2.3%; S&P 500 down 2%; Nasdaq down 2.8%; Russell 2000 2% - as it did in the first trading day of this week. I think Factset forgot to include "selling on rallies". Sure, talking about the impact of Brexit and Rome and Brussels and ...

Vamos joins embattled insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... deliberately selling insurance products to vulnerable customers. Following shareholder confirmation of her directorship later this week, Vamos will assume the role of chair. Freedom said her appointment will bring highly relevant experience in life insurance ...