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SMFSA voices support for AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
Expanding the remit of the newly legislated Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to protect some rights of self-managed super members marks a "significant step" for the industry, according to the SMSF Association. Establishing AFCA consolidated ...

IOOF partners with GROW Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
... superannuation and ultimately life outcomes," Wilson said. Separately, IOOF has voiced its concerns over the Treasury's proposal to allow victims of violent crime to access the perpetrator's superannuation within limited circumstances. IOOF technical ...

O'Dwyer proposes TRIS changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
The Federal Government is pushing for reversionary transition to retirement income streams (TRIS) to be paid to an eligible dependent upon a death, regardless if a condition of release is met. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer ...

Morrison unveils open banking framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
The Federal Government's final report into open banking details 50 recommendations on how the new regime can succeed and ultimately empower consumers. Last week, Treasurer Scott Morrison unveiled a list of proposals covering the regulatory framework ...

General advice "misleading": Productivity Commission

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... products, namely home loans, personal loans and credit cards. It has called for consultation on the merits of such a proposal; which credit products should be included; the nature of any duty advisers would have to clients; different licensing approaches ...

Advisers decline further education: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... minimum RG146 requirements," De Gori said. He added: "I cannot emphasise strongly enough that the FASEA position is a proposal at this time and it is up for consultation. Our approach is to constructively prepare a response advocating and articulating ...

Wells Fargo opens up on pay gaps

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018
... in the marketplace," Branca said. Wells Fargo opted to disclose its pay gaps in response to a gender pay shareholder proposal issued by Boston-based impact investment firm Arjuna Capital, which has been pressuring major US financial institutions for ...

O'Dwyer proposes compulsory unpaid super law

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018
The Federal Government is proposing all employers transition to the Single Touch Payroll (STP) system from 1 July 2019 under its superannuation guarantee reform package. What previously applied to employers with 20 employees or more is now being extended ...

FPA clarifies role in shaping existing adviser standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018
... and its members ample time to be heard on the issue. "I cannot emphasise strongly enough that the FASEA position is a proposal at this time and it is up for consultation. Our approach is to constructively prepare a response advocating and articulating ...

Paradice appoints portfolio manager from Northcape

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2018
Paradice Investment Management is welcoming a new portfolio manager to its mid-cap team. James McBeath joins Paradice from Northcape Capital, where he was an analyst for three years and then a portfolio manager for mid and small-caps. Before that, he ...