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FPA supports ASIC independence definition

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... countered that the definitions are too restrictive. AFA chief executive Philip Kewin said under ASIC's definition, very few licensees or advisers would qualify as independent, regardless of how broad their approved product list is. ASIC said it acknowledges ...

Independence definition too restrictive: AFA

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... has no conflicts of interest or influence from any product issuer. Kewin said that under ASIC's definition, very few licensees or advisers would qualify as independent, regardless of how broad their approved product list is. "This is a very restrictive ...

XTB appoints new CIO

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... officer. Ian Martin has been appointed to the newly-created role to develop XTB's customised fixed income offerings for licensees, platforms, asset consultants and research houses. He is an executive director and co-founder of the Australian Corporate ...

ASIC delays super disclosure reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... introduction of the requirements," ASIC said. The goal of the reforms has been to ensure registrable superannuation entities licensees make available a product dashboard for each super fund's MySuper and choice products available at all times online ...

Elders gives back to advice community

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... extensive specialist knowledge and talent the dealer group has accumulated, the roadshow is open to representatives of all licensees. "We recently conducted an external analysis of our organisation and feedback from this exercise concluded that we had ...

ASIC cancels AFSL, bans former executives and fund managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... financial services licence requires compliance with some fundamental obligations, including reporting requirements. Where licensees fail to meet those obligations, ASIC will act to remove them from the financial services industry," ASIC commissioner ...

Colonial First State upgrades managed accounts offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... managed accounts being made available on FirstChoice later this year. As part of a tailored solution for a range of licensees and independent financial advisers, the new release will complement existing multi-manager and model portfolios on offer. Clients ...

Total Financial Solutions chief appointed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... in the role permanently. "Andrew will lead the business towards capturing strong market momentum behind high-quality licensees offering a natural home to professional and ethical financial advice in Australia," Rowe said. "The Countplus network wishes ...

Poor compliance sees AFSL suspended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
... services other than investor directed portfolio services for wholesale clients. ASIC commissioner John Price said: "Licensees are required to lodge financial statements and auditor reports with ASIC to demonstrate their capacity to provide financial ...

Pressure on advice practices means time for rethink: ClearView

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
... potential opportunities across key client segments. Matrix and ClearView head of strategic advice Allison Dummett said licensees often direct advisers away from advising on certain areas, such as property investing or aged care, but the demand for this ...