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FASEA responds to concerns

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority today released a preliminary response to submissions from stakeholders on its much contested Code of Ethics, attempting to answer some of the many questions raised so far. FASEA consulted with stakeholders ...

18 misconceptions about FASEA code

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
An education provider has outlined 18 common misconceptions relating to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Code of Ethics, which comes into effect on January 1. Roger Patterson, whose company Blue Path provides FASEA exam preparation ...

FASEA adds adviser representative to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... become recognised as a profession, I am honored to have been appointed to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority board to represent our industry for the next three and a half years."

Why joint effort is required in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... aware of trying to be more aligned and collaborate," FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said. De Gori said the FASEA Code of Ethics is "not done and dusted" and confirmed the associations will continue to work together to get a favourable outcome for ...

FASEA under pressure on managed accounts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority is under pressure to clarify its stance on all forms of managed accounts. FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield confirmed he has met with the Institute of Managed Account Professionals and is considering ...

New tool launches to help FASEA code compliance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
With less than 20 business days until the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Code of Ethics comes into effect, some businesses are seeing opportunity. One such organisation is MyNextAdvice, which has launched a solution to help licensees ...

Update on FASEA code guidance on the way

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority chief executive Stephen Glenfield has confirmed more guidance on the contested Code of Ethics is imminent. Speaking to Financial Standard at the FPA Professionals Congress, Glenfield confirmed FASEA is ...

AFCA reveals approach to Code of Ethics compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... Financial Conduct Authority has outlined its approach to assessing financial planner conduct in relation to the Code of Ethics. Speaking at the FPA Congress, AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said the body will take a measured and considered approach ...

FASEA exam tips from those who passed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
... aspects of the act perfectly." Rather, he said the exam requires advisers to "identify their obligations under the Code of Ethics". "The questions posed will require advisers to provide general knowledge despite their area of specialisation," Glenfield ...

FASEA chief to provide update

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
The chief executive of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority will address delegates at the FPA Congress, with an update expected. FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield will speak as part of a regulatory update, with Julie Berry from ...