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HLB Mann Judd revises AFSL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... effective from 20 December 2017 and replaces an interim undertaking by HLB Mann Judd to cease IER engagements. "AFS licensees active in the provision of IERs have heightened responsibilities as financial system gatekeepers. We will continue to monitor ...

FSC finalises life insurance APL guidelines

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... and the AFSL member will make a decision for the off APL request within seven business days," the standard explains. Licensees will also need to maintain records of how many insurers are included on the APL and how many "off-label" requests are received ...

Former Challenger executive joins HUB24

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2017
... holistically, including securities under a Holder Identification Number via the HUB24 platform and AgilityConnect. Five licensees are currently benefiting from this integration, the company said. It also recently inked a white label deal with Euroz ...

APRA unveils proposed RSE reform package

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
... cost bases and remain competitive," APRA said. In the second phase of its consultation process, APRA is proposing RSE licensees to review and if necessary, improve strategic and business planning practices, decision-making and oversight of fund expenditure. ...

MyPlanner enters ASIC radar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... Professional Services, a second AFSL that a large number of MyPlanner advisers and staff recently transitioned to. Both licensees are now required to engage an independent expert to assess, make recommendations and report on the monitoring and supervisory ...

Institutional advice licensees to continue feeling the heat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
It's only a matter of time before institutional advice licensees open up their approved product lists as they try to compete with the growing popularity of the non-aligned space. HUB24 managing director Andrew Alcock believes the ongoing impact of the ...

Managed accounts now available via FirstChoice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... accounts. The latest platform enhancement to be rolled out by CFS sees more than 100 investment options made available to licensees on the FirstChoice menu to construct managed account portfolios which advisers can then recommend to clients based on ...

HUB24 upgrades platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... holistically, including securities under a Holder Identification Number via the HUB24 platform and AgilityConnect. Five licensees are currently benefiting from this integration, including Euroz, the latest addition to the platform. Subsequently, the ...

ASIC needs tougher, direct powers: Taskforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
... Review Taskforce highlights several shortcomings the corporate regulator requires to restrict certain activities and have licensees adopt internal systems. The Taskforce found massive delays exist from the time a concern arises, restrictions are imposed ...

Super needs greater oversight from APRA: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... small APRA funds with four or less members. APRA emphasised the importance of registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees implementing robust strategic and business planning processes to ensure their funds deliver high quality, value-for-money ...