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Advisers must attend ethics classes, say ISA and AIST

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2014

... financial advice before moving to AIST, said: "We need to move with the times and incorporate solid ethics and conduct training in line with other industries such as law and medicine. "Financial planners are providing a service that is just as important ...

SEC adviser exams could cost US$310m

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 8 SEP 2014

... study has found that improved investment adviser examination requirements could cost their funds industry US$310 million. Training consultant 'RIA in a Box' released its analysis last week following sentiment that a Bill before Congress to 'user charge' ...

Body needed to monitor adviser competency: FSC

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2014

... that would enable adviser specialisation. The board would establish competency setting sub-committees made up of advice training professionals, licensee representatives, academics and other experts. "Better definitions and labelling of advice and sound ...

Vertical integration good for consumers, competition: instos

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 1 SEP 2014

... the resources and brand strength to provide their advisers with high quality professional development, education and training," AMP argued. Commonwealth Bank (CBA) acknowledged that "vertical integration can result in conflicts," but noted that the Future ...

IOOF appoints national technical manager

ALICE URIBE | THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2014

... Financial Planning. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Diploma in Financial Planning and Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

Independent trustees fix wrong problem

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2014

... may contribute to improved performance for all superannuation funds: increased competence of directors through ongoing training and experience; a renewed focus on a culture of 'honesty' in governance; and an emphasis on building robust risk management ...

FSC Industry Excellence Award winners announced

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014

Claims against advice arm have no factual basis: Macquarie

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 4 AUG 2014

... Investments Commission (ASIC) in January 2013. Macquarie has said that it has put in place new adviser assessments, new adviser training, new management and new compliance staff. However, Macquarie refused to respond to Financial Standard 's request ...

Licensee under ASIC scrutiny after employing AAA advisers

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2014

... concern that PGW failed to assess the competency of AAA representatives before their appointment, ensure the adequate training of representatives and respond to failures identified during the licensee's audit process. "We would expect licensees who take ...

Macquarie tight-lipped on EU details

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2014

... invested approximately $49 million in new processes, practices and systems, as well as 11,500 hours in face-to-face adviser training in the past two years as part of the implementation of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulatory changes. The ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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