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FSCP hands down second order, audits adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
... FSCP said. Consequently, several sections of the Corporations Act 2001 Mr. M breached include not acting in the best interests of the client and providing advice that was not appropriate. He also made false and misleading statements and breached the ...

Cyber breach claims CalPERS member data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... members deserve better. As soon as we learned about what happened, we took fast action to protect our members' financial interests, as well as steps to ensure long-term protections," she said. The fund will begin sending letters to all the members or ...

Decade-long Santos well leak prompts investor concern

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... that engaging with companies as a shareholder on ESG risks is one of the most effective ways of protecting members' interests," a Rest spokesperson said. "Rest engages with companies in multiple ways, including through its membership of the Australian ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... his role at ISA, Combet highlighted the organisation's effectiveness in advocating for fund members' financial interests and improving the superannuation system. "ISA is a highly effective peak organisation, relentless in promoting the best financial ...

UBS completes landmark Credit Suisse acquisition

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... chair Colm Kelleher. "As we start to operate the consolidated banking group, we'll continue to be guided by the best interests of all our stakeholders, including investors. Our top priority remains the same: to serve our clients with excellence." Meanwhile ...

Industry bodies respond to QAR recommendations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... the advice industry. The removal of Fee Disclosure Statements, rationalisation of fee consent, eradicating the Best Interests Duty Safe Harbour steps, were quick wins for the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). "These phase one responses ...

Treasury to scrap advice admin burdens, boosts intra-fund advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... part of Recommendation 6. Levy said trustees should be able to provide personal advice to their members about their interests in the fund, including when they are transitioning to retirement. "In doing so, trustees will be required to take into account ...

Super funds consider future of PwC contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... a Rest spokesperson said. "All decisions related to our external suppliers are made according to the best financial interests of our members, and in line with our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of behaviours ...

Super fund ESG options underweight BHP, overweight CSL

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... fund is first and foremost to satisfy the Sole Purpose Test, deliver investment returns and look after the financial interests of their members." Dunnin added the task of a super fund isn't to solve climate change or address every social ill facing ...

AustralianSuper mistake spurs call for regulatory intervention

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... Steffanoni also urged caution in assuming that multiple accounts are always unintentional and against members' best interests. " There may be some circumstances where members intend to hold multiple accounts and caution is warranted in suggesting ...