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MS sufferer fights CommInsure definition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020
... Insurance regularly reviews all medical definitions, including that of multiple sclerosis, to ensure they meet industry standards and expectations. We would welcome discussion with any treating specialist or medical professional with expertise in multiple ...

ASIC takes disqualification decision to Federal Court

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020
... ASIC Commissioner John Price said at the time. "ASIC will continue to take action to ensure auditors adhere to ethical standards," Gilliland subsequently applied to ASIC for the decision to be reconsidered in September 2018, but the corporate watchdog ...

FASEA adds exam sittings, approved subjects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020
... Education Providers throughout Australia. Since 2017 FASEA has approved a range of courses that meet required curriculum standards including 73 historical courses, 56 current bachelor or higher degrees and 35 bridging courses. FASEA said it is committed ...

Ardea IM announces research partnership

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2020
... strategic plan to prepare Ardea for a strong pipeline of long-term growth opportunities and ensure we maintain our highest standards of alpha generation." Ardea head of research (and recently appointed UTS Industry Fellow) Dr Laura Ryan will represent ...

AMP deed of release bars advisers joining class action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020
... and disruption across the industry. This includes the removal of grandfathered commissions, new mandatory education standards, and new regulations around advice," an AMP spokesperson said. "Throughout the process AMP has consulted with affected advisers ...

Lack of transparency in ESG funds criticised

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020
... they pose to a company's business model. Academic research supports the assertion that companies that follow strong ESG standards are more likely to outperform those that don't." ESG research can be an integral part of a manager's investment approach ...

APRA reviews priorities in super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... insurance and choice heatmaps. At the end of the 2022 financial year, it aims to: finalise strengthening prudential standards SPS250 Insurance and SPS530 Investment Governance. By the same timeframe, APRA will release reporting standards and deliver ...

QBE chief exits after workplace complaint

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020
... the investigation, the board concluded Regan's "poor judgement" concerning workplace communications did not meet the standards set out in its group code of ethics and conduct. QBE group chair Mike Wilkins, who will step into the role as the group undertakes ...

Advice disciplinary body delayed

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... is the responsibility of the AFSL or licence holder to ensure its authorised representatives are abiding to internal standards and the industry's code of ethics. ASIC has stated that it has no role in monitoring or enforcing advisers' compliance ...

APRA expands super data collection

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... particularly for choice products and investment options. The consultation package contains topic papers, draft reporting standards and data collection templates covering fees and costs, insurance arrangements, expense reporting and asset allocation. ...