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VanEck changes tack on ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2019
... since inception. In May, VanEck decided to convert the ETF to a different strategy and index provider citing best interest duty. "VanEck, as responsible entity, has made the decision to change the investment strategy of FDIV. The decision was made taking ...

No single solution for advice: CFA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019
... financial advice. The institute is calling for conflicted remuneration to be outlawed, alongside strengthening the best interest duty and ensuring advice remains independent. Additionally, it has called for the remuneration of advisers and senior executives ...

Major advice licensee in possible best interest breach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... became concerned that some of SMSF Adviser Network's advisers failed to demonstrate compliance with the best interest duty and related obligations. The watchdog found Statement of Advice (SOA) documents used by the group contained heavily templated ...

Labor responds to Royal Commission final report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2019
... amount drawn down by the borrower, not the total loan amount." The party said it will also move to introduce a best interest duty for brokers, in line with the recommendation by Commissioner Hayne. Outlining additional measures, Labor will look to improve ...

Vertical integration not to blame

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... submission said it is possible for financial advisers to comply with their duties to clients, including the best interest duty, in circumstances where a related party of their employer also manufactures financial products. The Royal Commission continues. ...

Zenith introduces shareholder voting advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... basis for many years, we have recognised the need for Zenith to fully commit to this pledge in supporting the best interest duty of our adviser clients." "Our goal is to free up time for advisers and equip them with the tools to make an informed decision ...

Former Westpac adviser ban upheld

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... Evans added. ASIC deputy chair Peter Kell said the banning should remind advisers that compliance with the best interest duty requires them to use their expertise to conduct a reasonable investigation into the financial products that may put the client ...

Former MyPlanner adviser fails best interests test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2018
... and properly investigate the subject matter of the advice. ASIC determined that Allen did not comply with the best interest duty and its related obligations, nor comply with the reasonable basis requirements for financial product advice provided under ...

Advisers react to Royal Commission revelations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... action, we tell it straight, even when it's not what someone wants to hear. Early in my career (well before best interest duty was legislated) I remember my first boss saying: "Michelle, if you just do the right thing by people you'll be a good adviser ...

Best interest duty failures lead to EU

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2018
The director of a financial services firm is excluded from the industry for five years after failing to comply with best interests obligations when consolidating clients' superannuation. ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from David Orth ...