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ASIC bans adviser, cancels AFSL

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
The corporate regulator has banned a Gold Coast-based adviser for five years and cancelled the group's AFS licence over misconduct. Adam Bevan was an authorised representative and sole director of Trade Wind Financial Services. ASIC banned Bevan after ...

ASIC prepares licensees for reference checks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2021
ASIC released more information on what financial advisers can expect from the new reference checking laws, which take effect on October 1. New protocols administered by ASIC requires a licensee recruiting a prospective financial adviser to request a ...

Legalsuper adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021
A former president of the Victorian Bar Council is joining the board of legalsuper as a long-serving director departs. James Peters is joining the $4.7 billion super fund, replacing Phil Kennon who served on the board for 12 years before retiring last ...

BlackRock lists three ESG ETFs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUL 2021
... (IESG), iShares Core MSCI World Ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF (IWLD) and iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders (AUD Hedged) ETF (IHWL). IESG seeks to "provide investors with targeted exposures to companies with improved sustainability credentials ...

Class launches SMSF auditor tool

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 12 JUL 2021
The SMSF technology platform has launched an online tool to assist accountants in finding suitable SMSF auditors for their clients. The tool will allow accountants to request quotes from different providers that connect directly to the Class product ...

Copia launches impact fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021
... relationships across Australia." The performance objective of the fund is to outperform the MSCI All Country World Index NTR AUD by at least 2% per annum after fees, over three-year periods. Copia will seek to have the fund rated.

Life insurance drives economy: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2021
The life insurance industry has emerged as a key driver of global economic growth, new research shows. The latest MetLife Value of Life Insurance report aims to increase customer engagement and noted life insurance provides stable, long-term investment ...

Perks looks within for directors

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 5 JUL 2021
In a series of promotions, the South Australian wealth advisory firm has appointed two directors and an associated director to its leadership team. Kerry Bosnich and Fiona Gordon have both been promoted from associate director to director. Bosnich joined ...

Regulators warn trustees of super advice fee obligations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021
The regulators issued a firm reminder to trustees and financial advisers to heed the new law that limits the charges on superannuation advice. From July 1, trustees and financial advisers must have the proper processes and systems in place to meet the ...

ASIC disqualifies SMSF auditor

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUN 2021
The corporate regulator has disqualified a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditor for breaching independence and auditing standards. ASIC found that Gordon Victor Shrubsole from Miranda, New South Wales lacked independence during the process ...