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AFA takes red pen to Hayne report

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
The Association of Financial Advisers has stepped up its opposition to the Royal Commission's final report, claiming the inquiry failed to acknowledge the value of advice. In a paper released by the association this week, AFA general manager policy ...

Westpoint investors to receive $1.5m

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
A class action launched by ASIC has seen $1.5 million return to investors in Westpoint Group. More than 200 former Wespoint investors who were members of a class action moved against Brighton Hall Securities by the corporate regulator will see $1.5 ...

Franking changes feared by shareholders

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
Shareholders of a listed investment company fear Labor's proposed franking credit changes will hit them hard. The Australian Foundation Investment Company said a survey of its shareholders reveals they expect to be heavily affected by the changes to ...

Industry fund executive takes new role

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
The chief risk and compliance officer of an industry superannuation fund managing more than $6 billion has made the move to a bigger fund. Vision Super is welcoming Nikki Schimmel to the fold, after the former LUCRF chief risk and compliance officer's ...

Deputy chief executive departs industry fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
The deputy chief executive of a $5 billion industry superannuation fund has departed. Media Super confirmed the departure of deputy chief and general manager of operations, Michael Rooney. Rooney - who has served the fund for 16 years, including five ...

TAL goes back-to-back at AFA awards

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
TAL went back-to-back, winning the Association of Financial Advisers' Life Company of the Year award for a second year running in Sydney recently. The life insurer took home the top gong as Platinum Winner of the AFA Life Company of the Year Award ...

Liquidation likely for Halifax

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
Halifax administrators updated investors on the future of the beleaguered online stockbroking firm, with signs pointing to liquidation. The firm - whose AFSL was suspended shortly after it went into voluntary administration in November 2018 - was found ...

NAB agrees to RC wealth recommendations

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
National Australia Bank agreed to all of the Royal Commission's recommendations directly relating to the wealth management industry. Releasing its full response to Commissioner Hayne's 76 suggested changes to Australia's financial services industry ...

Investors stick with managed accounts despite volatility

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
Latest research shows inflows pushed managed accounts through strong headwinds in the second half of 2018. The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals' latest six monthly Managed Accounts FUM Census shows net fund inflows in the second half of last ...

AMP Capital scores AFL stadium interest

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
With the launch of the new footy season just around the corner, AMP Capital has made a big play in Perth's Optus Stadium, home to AFL clubs Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles. The investment manager has acquired a 50% interest in Westadium ...