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No surprise advice industry fears ASIC: Panel

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... Commission," he said. He explained that simultaneously there's a group of licensees that work with ASIC and Treasury on policy issues and general running of business. "I think that's been a very collaborative process," he said. "If you're the subject ...

Ethical ETF popularity soars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... "But the other thing, coming back to this sea change, the companies we engage with are more willing to talk about these issues as well, and respond to shareholder concerns around sustainability issues, so we can bring that to the table as well." Liddell ...

Still work to do on QAR: Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... have the experienced educational publications of a professional financial adviser. Abood concluded that there are other issues raised "around the edges." "I don't think the consumer groups understand that we still have a best interest duty because ...

The time for change is now: Jones

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... promised before the election." "On the new entrants and the issue of education, frankly I have an open mind. I have had issues put to me by different segments of the profession." Jones added that people in the risk space, insurance and brokerage markets ...

Super funds more likely to recall shares for proxy votes: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
... resolutions, including renumeration packages, indicating institutional investors want to exercise their voting rights in these issues, Deakin said. Recalls are "increasingly common in larger firms, firms with more independent directors, and stocks with ...

Consultation opens on crypto regulation bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022
... these perceived inadequacies, Bragg said: "As a result of the government's failure to progress and deal with these issues, I have taken it upon myself to develop a Private Members Bill - the Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2022." The draft ...

FPA Congress a chance to 'reunite, reset'

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2022
... Congress will host a range of sessions designed to help financial planners better understand the many changes and current issues facing the profession. It will also provide practical tools and information enabling them to work more closely with clients ...

Mawhinney ban overturned, to face retrial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... product offshore. The Federal Court said Mawhinney's case is "very exceptional" and acknowledged that it "involves issues concerning the need for protection of the public from potentially serious harm", ASIC said. It also said that, in the initial ...

Actuary of the Year named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... ethics, sharing his knowledge widely through submissions, thought leadership, and acting as a sounding board for complex issues," the Actuaries Institute said. "His work focuses on the practical application of ethics in automation and artificial intelligence ...

NZ Super shifts $25bn to low carbon indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022
... portfolio will be cheaper to run, and more manageable for us when looking to identify and engage on responsible investment issues," Gilmore said. "Making this shift in a way that will not have a detrimental impact on investment returns has been critical ...