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Government caves to banking Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... for a Royal Commission. FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano said the quickest way to rebuild trust, and develop an ethical and prosperous banking sector isn't via piecemeal reform, committees or self-regulation, but a Royal Commission that "goes to ...

Advisers call for exam, standards clarity

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), the standards body tasked with governing the educational, training and ethical conduct of financial advisers is still heavily in the process of setting up, Marshan told last week's FPA Professionals Congress. ...

Financial services industry welcomes 'Yes' result

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... industry have welcomed the 'Yes' vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. Zurich, Vanguard, Westpac, Australian Ethical and CBA have all expressed delight at the result and affirmed their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. "Vanguard's ...

Government launches emerging market impact investment fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... social and governance issues in addition to maximising financial returns (75%) and are the most likely to consider making ethical and responsible investments in the future (69%). Millennials are driving a shift in how the ultra-wealthy manage their money ...

Industry veteran joins RBC, targets Australian growth

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... investment services arm of The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and the ACT. It is reported as one of the pioneers of ethical investment management in Australia and seeks to put the mission and beliefs of the Uniting Church into practice through ...

BEAR has 'teeth': Treasurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... customers after only four days of training. The necessary guard rails are being put in place to raise the professional, ethical and educational standards, which will ultimately instil confidence in the system, he noted. By 2019, all new advisers entering ...

XTB expands retail offering, launches responsible SMA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... offering, Martin said it was in response to strong investor interest for products that deliver anticipated returns that meet ethical requirements. "The demand for ethical investments has increased substantially over recent years. Our upcoming responsible ...

AFA keeps financial literacy front of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... providing financial advice is increasing. She said advisers will not only need technical and strategic skills, but also ethical awareness to provide outcomes for Australians "at every stage of their life." She said the impending introduction of the Financial ...

Financial advice key for world in reverse: Geldof

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
Sir Bob Geldof urged the financial advisers of Australia to proactively prepare for the significant generational wealth transfer that is approaching to ensure people continue to receive financial advice. The keynote speaker at this year's Association ...

Impact Investment Group chief executive departs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... and Lock founded the firm in 2012, which focuses on impact investing strategies and finance origination namely through ethical property and real assets. Almagor said IIG's board looks forward to appointing a new chief executive soon to continue the work ...