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ASIC concerned about SMSFs, warns spruikers

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2014

... accountants who want to provide some financial advice. The commissioner mentioned "inadequate or no evidence of RG146 training course," inadequate coverage of professional indemnity insurance, limited or no knowledge of the restricted scope of the 'class ...

Macquarie rebukes advice, compliance concerns

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2014

... very full process coinciding with the FoFA reforms and resulting in extensive investment in new systems, processes and training. This work is ongoing," Macquarie said in a written statement. The group entered into an enforceable undertaking (EU) with ...

CBA reaction too slow, too little, too late

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2014

... have proposed that CBA introduces a mandate that each and every one of their financial planners must undertake ethics training, commit to no less than 30 hours of professional development per year and sign up to membership of an approved professional ...

Botte replaces Sheehan as My Adviser managing director

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2014

... six years as deputy managing director and roles relating to business development, marketing, consulting, advising and training. Before joining My Adviser, Sheehan was employed in business development manager roles for Colonial Margin Lending and WB Financial ...

Investors should take responsibility for themselves: Medcraft

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2014

... doing then," Medcraft said. "We welcome the inquiry; we see it as an opportunity to focus on issues such as competency, training and a register for advisers. We see it as constructive. We'll see what happens." The Senate Economics Committee chair, Senator ...

Fostering ethical standards crucial to industry reputation: CFA

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014

... required by financial advisers due to their A strong foundation in ethical principles, together with thorough education and training across the investment space. "One key element of the Best Interest Duty is adviser competence, which prescribes the need ...

Budget speech 2014 -15

... these funds to assist employees to reskill and play a more active role in the workforce. We must build an education and training system that becomes the envy of the world. As a start, and for the first time, the Commonwealth will provide direct financial ...

CFA Societies launches initiative to raise ethical standards

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 12 MAY 2014

... Commission (ASIC) for taking steps to improve the quality of advice offered to retail clients by enhancing the minimum training standards required under RG 146. However, Serhan also called on the regulator to go a step further to include education and ...

SuperStream savings 'nowhere near' estimates

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014

... were talking about, didn't know about SuperStream, didn't know what a USI was." This, she said, demonstrated that staff training is not currently sufficient in many funds, and is a "critical" issue.

CommInsure launches tailored SMSF insurance product

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 5 MAY 2014

... a person due to an injury or illness will be unlikely ever to engage in gainful employment based on their education, training or experience." This rule, Scott said, is likely to make it much more difficult for unskilled, unexperienced workers to claim ...

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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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