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FASEA reveals October exam results

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020
... underperformed in the October exam included if the advice recommendations meet the client's best interests, and if the Code of Ethics was applied to advice scenarios identifying compliance and non-compliance. Some 10,460 advisers have passed the ...

FASEA urged to clarify in-house product conflicts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) has written to FASEA again, arguing that its latest guidance on the Code of Ethics leaves much to be desired. IMAP's main issue is with Standard 3, which seeks to eliminate conflicts of interest ...

NZ looks to recognise qualified Aussie advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
... Authority (FMA) is proposing to recognise Australian advisers who demonstrate competence, knowledge and skills according to its Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services. Some Australian qualifications are equivalent to, or exceed, the ...

Cost of advice soars as red tape grows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... disciplinary system and single disciplinary body for financial planners. The new disciplinary body is set to replace the role of code monitoring bodies, which many professional associations, led by the FPA, had planned to establish under professional ...

RIAA, AXA IM launch adviser ESG guide

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... strengthening their knowledge to provide the best advice to clients. "The regulation of advice is also catching up. The new FASEA Code of Ethics requires advisers to consider the broader long-term interests of their clients, arguably requiring advisers ...

FASEA releases more Code of Ethics guidance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
FASEA has released a draft Financial Planners & Advisers Code of Ethics 2019 Guide for consultation. The draft is intended to provide an explanation of the application of the code. "The Code of Ethics provides an ethical framework of values and standards ...

82% of advisers pass August FASEA exam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020
... identification of client biases and how these influence decisions, understanding the context of client requests and applying the FASEA Code of Ethics as well as demonstrating an understanding of ethical obligations when advising on complex family structures. ...

Former analyst gets three year sentence

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2020
... investment in Big Un." "In February 2018, Maple-Brown Abbott became aware that employee Michael Ho had breached the firm's Code of Ethics. As a result, Mr Ho immediately left the firm." "Maple-Brown Abbott seeks to uphold very high standards which are ...

QBE chief exits after workplace complaint

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... board concluded Regan's "poor judgement" concerning workplace communications did not meet the standards set out in its group code of ethics and conduct. QBE group chair Mike Wilkins, who will step into the role as the group undertakes an internal and ...

Advice disciplinary body delayed

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... Hume was aware of what the delay meant for the financial advice industry which has been operating without a disciplinary or code-monitoring body since it began. In the meantime, Hume said it is the responsibility of the AFSL or licence holder to ensure ...