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Clear up uncertainty: AFA, FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2022
... factor in the low level of uptake. This reflects a combination of issues with respect to what is expected to comply with the Best Interests Duty (BID) and the uncertainty created by Standard 6 of the Code of Ethics," the AFA said. The group said advisers ...

Super home buyer scheme fails to move the needle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2022
... government's superannuation plan for homebuyers seemed a compelling proposition, but concrete analysis has revealed that at best it's only a marginal measure. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has applauded both major parties for ...

FSC offers guidance on divesting Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... from Russian assets. By providing guidance, we aim to ensure that divestment occurs in a way that is consistent with the best financial interests of members and trustees' legal and fiduciary obligations." The guidance outlines exactly what constitutes ...

Startup launches risk retention option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
... canvassing a network of financial advisers in a bid to maintain the client relationship and help them "deliver on their best interest obligations". KPMG estimates that the average premium increase per policy for risk products in the year to 31 December ...

APRA to continue scrutiny of trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... to ensure RSE licensees remain focused on improving outcomes for members, consistent with their obligation to act in the best financial interests of beneficiaries, APRA said, with a new standard expected in 2023. In terms of retirement income, APRA said ...

Quality of Advice must consider digital: Ignition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... of advice delivery. It can include delivery of personal advice with a Statement of Advice that complies with the best interest duty and related obligations. "From the perspective of Ignition Advice, if a serious step change is to be made towards achieving ...

One million visits to YourSuper comparison tool

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 7 JAN 2022
... to reassess their super arrangements. "The trustees of APRA-regulated superannuation funds have a legal duty to act in the best financial interests of their members, and APRA is working hard to ensure they fulfil that obligation," Cole explained. "That's ...

ASIC bans adviser for two years

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
... corporate regulator, Betalli, who was authorised by HNW Planning, was found to have failed to provide advice that was in the best interests of his clients and appropriate for them. "ASIC found that Betalli failed to keep adequate records and gave non-compliant ...

APRA tells Christian Super to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2021
... following persistent underperformance. APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on the super fund in order to protect the best financial interests of members, the regulator said. Under the conditions, Christian Super must merge with a bigger, better ...

ASIC sets out limited advice expectations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021
... is provided and what advice that is not provided, the implications of this, and why such an approach was taken. Advisers' best interests duty and related obligations apply when giving limited advice. "The same rules apply to all personal advice, regardless ...