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ASIC to scrutinise intra-fund advice

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
Superannuation funds can expect a higher level of scrutiny of their intra-fund advice operations over the coming year, according to Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) deputy chairman Peter Kell. Kell said the regulator's increased ...

SEC imposes US$4.16bn in penalties

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
... Enforceable Undertakings to acknowledge guilt while they pay only small fines, the SEC stated: "Enforcement continued to focus on ensuring that its actions sent a strong deterrent message by pursuing significant monetary penalties and continuing to require ...

AFA appoints Inspire chair

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
... 2012 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award. Swanson will lead the AFA Inspire team at a national level, with a particular focus on networking, coaching, mentoring, leadership and personal growth opportunities. AFA Inspire is part of the AFA's Communities ...

NAB profits dip on UK write down

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... results as "disappointing" but added: "We're seeing improved performance in a number of areas and we have outlined a plan to focus our efforts and investments to deliver stronger and more sustainable returns for shareholders." The annual report also ...

TAL boosts profit in half-year result

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... period. "Significant challenges remain across the industry in terms of claims experience, regulatory change and an increasing focus on the quality of advice and product sustainability," TAL chief executive Jim Minto said. "TAL continues to enhance its ...

Non-aligned licensee inquiries to rise in 2015

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2014
... over their dealership structure is, however, giving wealth groups an opportunity to reposition themselves. "For us, the focus is on quality rather than on quantity and we feel that we will end the year with a stronger network of advisers," NAB Wealth ...

Liam Shorte named FS Smileys Scholar of the Year

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
... selected from a group of 12 finalists (the "Digital Dozen"), because of his standout submission. "I am delighted that my focus on engaging with people on social media about taking control of their superannuation and proactively planning for retirement ...

AXA IM to open ESG strategy to investors

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
AXA Investment Managers will offer its impact investing fund of funds strategy to external investors. The fund is part of a suite of ESG integrated multi-asset strategies run by the fund manager. It already has a total of EUR200 million ($287 million) ...

Forward guidance at its best

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2014
... businesses to plan, invest and hire despite a challenging global environment. And it is helping businesses and households to focus on their day's work, building the economic expansion, without being overly troubled by foreign nightmares." Forward thinking ...

Sally Loane new CEO of the Financial Services Council

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... financial services as an industry in its own right." "Building trust and confidence in financial services will be a significant focus for the immediate future of the industry. My initial mandate will be to focus on three key areas for the future of financial ...