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Alternative platform launches

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
A new platform has launched offering advisers and clients the opportunity to hold investments themselves. FinClear today launched its HIN Platform, which uses the Holder Identification Number (HIN) of end investors to hold investments, rather than the ...

Don't expect super favouritism: Bowen

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
If Labor wins the upcoming Federal Election, don't expect the new Treasurer to go easy on underperforming funds - industry or otherwise. Speaking at an FSC BT Political Series lunch at Doltone House in Sydney last week, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen ...

Regulators unite for life insurance transparency

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
A joint project between Australia's financial services regulators has found about 92% of life insurance claims are successful first time round. It has also seen the development of an online comparison tool tracking the performance of life insurers. ...

Heffron reshuffles leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
SMSF solutions provider Heffron has appointed a new managing director. In a leadership reshuffle, head of product Meg Heffron is stepping into the managing director role. Heffron, who co-founded the business with the now former managing director Martin ...

Frydenberg takes action on banning grandfathered commissions

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
Consultation is now open for the Federal Government's response to Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's recommendation that grandfathered conflicted remuneration should be eliminated. The new regulation proposes financial product manufacturers to pass on to ...

AMP Capital names Aussie real estate debt lead

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
In an effort to anchor its real estate debt capabilities in Australia, AMP Capital created a new executive role and appointed a former Future Fund property director to fill it. The global investment manager named Rebecca Smith as head of real estate ...

SG Hiscock, DMP Asset Management to merge

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
Boutique fund manager SG Hiscock (SGH) and DMP Asset Management (DMPAM) have agreed to merge by the end of the month. In announcing the merger plans, the two firms said a union will see the formation of a new organisation based out of Melbourne, offering ...

FASEA confirms CFP recognition

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority will recognise those financial advisers holding a Certified Financial Planner accreditation. On Monday, FASEA confirmed those who have completed the Financial Planning Association of Australia's Certified ...

TAL to add remediation head

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
TAL is recruiting for a new position that will lead remediation efforts. The diversified financial services firm is hiring a head of operational resilience and remediation, to "lead remediation and rectification activities." TAL general manager customer ...

Remediation to hit Westpac earnings

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
Westpac's cash earnings in the first half of the year will be hit by $260 million in remediation payments. The bank today confirmed the amount could still rise, with the $260 million provision not yet inclusive of any allowance for refunds to customers ...