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Banks commit to new adviser hiring standards

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... practices to comply with the protocol by 1 March 2017. "This is an important step by the banking industry to improve the quality of advice, support the professionalisation of the financial advice industry and build trust and confidence in banks," Tate ...

Bankwest executive to stand down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2016
... since 2000. I have witnessed CBA continue to set and achieve even higher standards. The strength of Bankwest and the quality of its talent give me the opportunity to start a new phase in my career," said De Luca. Narev said an announcement of De Luca's ...

Good financial advice a challenge: ASIC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... firms Conflicted advice at the big five financial advice firms Fee-for-no-service Life Insurance statement of advice Quality of financial advice

Mark Dunsford attacks FSC over life reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2016
... life insurance reform bill contains significant amendments to adviser remuneration, and is designed to improve the quality of advice consumers receive by regulating conflicted remuneration. While high up front commissions have been significantly reduced ...

Industry super fund selects J.P. Morgan for custody

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... immediate benefits to the fund, also played a role in the decision. "J.P. Morgan will provide Club Plus Super with the quality of support we require to deliver ongoing value to our members," said Cahill. "Consistency in delivery of both services and ...

Hunter Hall delivers profit boost

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016
... "Domestic and global investment market conditions continue to be challenging, but the strong result is testament to the quality of our investment team, headed by Peter Hall, and the strength of our investment management team in keeping a tight control ...

Legg Mason appoints head of Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... business I have always been impressed with the level of innovation in the Australian marketplace alongside the high quality of the investment professionals I have had the pleasure to meet," Sowerby said. "I am excited about my new role as I believe Legg ...

SMSFs warrant PC review inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016
... this activity to generate risks for other parts of the financial system, and the materiality of those risks; and the quality of reported data to inform the regulators' ability to understand and monitor these risks over time. It adds SMSF growth is an ...

IOOF advice nets $1.3bn in FY16

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2016
... Australia's leading financial advice businesses, we are pleased to be investing in the continued improvement in the quality of advice in Australia - for the benefit of all Australians and helping our partner advisers build higher quality businesses. ...

Australia ranks sixth in global pension survey

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... compares the ability of countries to meet the needs of retirees through examining issues such as finances in retirement, quality of life, health and material wellbeing. The index also provides a comparison tool for best practices in public, fiscal and ...