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ASIC sets up special robo-advice taskforce

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015
... compensation arrangements for robo-advice operators. "ASIC is very supportive of the automated provision of advice," ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft said at a FINSIA event in Sydney. The regulator sees potential in robo-advice because it offers a "convenient ...

Henderson completes acquisition of IOOF boutiques

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... has also added new hires to its distribution, operations, finance, and risk management functions. Henderson executive chairman for the Pan Asia region, Rob Adams, "We are pleased to have completed these important transactions. Henderson's business in ...

90 West founder steps down

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015
... Resources Fund, following Henderson's 100% acquisition of 90 West in June, 2015. Henderson Global Investors executive chairman for the Pan Asia region, Rob Adams, said: "Clive's forward-thinking led to the creation of 90 West, where his absolute return ...

Industry funds ink CIPR annuities deal

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2015
... Australian Administration Services (AAS) in June. AAS is the administrator to each of three industry super funds. Challenger chairman Peter Polson told the AGM that CIPRs provide a seamless transition to the retirement phase of superannuation. "They ...

Futuro makes five key appointments

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2015
... businesses and then actively supporting that growth rather than simply focusing on practice numbers," said Futuro executive chairman Dennis Bashford. He added, "We appreciate that our advisers run unique practices of their own and we spend a lot of time ...

Super funds eye impact investing structures

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2015
... realise that they are big financial institutions with a reputation around how they do things and what they do." UniSuper chairman Chris Cuffe also participated in the discussion and noted that, while "impact investing as an asset class is a niche thing," ...

Property spruiker banned for providing unlawful advice

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... proper account of their individual financial circumstances. Some suffered financial loss as a consequence." ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said: "Property spruikers who recommend people invest in property via SMSFs, or facilitate such an investment ...

ASIC to be handed greater powers

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... additional powers to effectively regulate the financial services sector. More than 10 months after the release of FSI chairman David Murray's final report, the government has agreed to implement most of the recommendations put forward to strengthen the ...

CBA refunds $7.6 million to 8400 customers

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2015
... its remediation process to ensure an accurate calculation of refunds, and refund all affected customers. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said identifying and reporting breaches is a key obligation for financial services licensees. "Where errors occur ...

iSelect CEO departs amid takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2015
... take iSelect to its next stage of development as Australia's leading multi-channel comparison service," said iSelect chairman Chris Knoblanche. "Alex will help to ensure there is a smooth transition of leadership to Scott. We thank Alex for the important ...