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FPA preps members on conflicts of interest principles

... conflicts of interest], as required." The Principles will be monitored and administered by the FPA's Professional Standards and Ethics Committee (PSEC). Non-compliance could result to a warning, a $5,000 to as much as a $20,000 fine, and at worst, expulsion. ...

PIS set for a million dollar make-over

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2006

... insurance brokers and hopes to leverage some of MDRT's global resources and experience to enhance the practice management, ethics, knowledge and financial success of its own constituents. MDRT has been offering support, business and personal enhancement ...

FPA opens membership door to individual CFPs

KATE HAGE | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2006

... acknowledging the importance of individual financial planners committing themselves to higher professional standards and a code of ethics." An FPA spokesman estimated the move could affect as many as 9,000 financial advisers. The group currently represents ...

FPA and ASIC warn consumers to defend against fraudsters

... anyone is aware that a financial planner is unlicensed and not committed to a professional body's codes of conduct and ethics through membership, they should not consider them as advisers," she added. Dieters added that there are other warnings signs ...

ABN Amro launches ethical approach to CDOs

... collateralised debt obligation (CDO) to meet the ethical investment mandates of institutional investors. Responsibility, Ethics, Environment, First (REEF) includes a corporate social responsibility (CSR) rating from ratings agency RepuTex based on criteria ...

FPA concerned over misleading advertising about Choice

... mis-selling and churning. Kelly says, "Stringent regulatory requirements on financial planners and the FPA's own code of ethics and rules of professional conduct combine to put strong constraints on mis-selling and churning." "A professional financial ...

FPA reveals details of CFP certification changes

... with a number of exemptions. From 1 July 2005 all candidates will need to complete five units in the CFP program: CFP1 Ethics Professionalism and Compliance, CFP2 Applied Strategies 1, CFP3 Applied Strategies 2, CFP4 Investment Strategies, CFP5 CFP Certification ...

Westpac tops list in corporate responsibility: survey

AAP | MONDAY, 30 AUG 2004

... assurance. Sub-areas examined include environmental risk management, human rights and \"living your values\". St James Ethics Centre\'s executive director Simon Longstaff, said more work needs to be done to ensure that responsible business practice is ...

James Hardie a good example of why invest with SRI's; EIA

... responsible grounds and saved money as a result. "It's a good example of the skill of SRI managers to look at issues of ethics and social responsibilities and to detect investment liability. AMP thought the behaviour unconscionable and hence not within ...

Consumer watchdog signals two-year ban on genetic testing

AAP | THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2003

... before making a final decision. The two-year inquiry by the Australian Law Reform Commission and the Australian Health Ethics Committee called on the government to update discrimination, privacy and crime laws to protect individuals from rapid advancements ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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