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ASIC tightens Macquarie's AFSL

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... Appeals Tribunal and has requested that ASIC delay its decision until the outcome of that application. "ASIC expects licensees to maintain strict controls and follow proper procedures in their handling of client funds," ASIC commissioner John Price said. ...

ASIC cracks down on "independent" AFSLs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
ASIC has requested that three Australian financial services licensees "remove or amend" claims about their independence. Wilson HTM, iSelect Life and Citywide Insurance Brokers and Financial Planners have complied with ASIC's request after the regulator ...

Zurich to promote advice profession through Grad Mentor

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... champion of adviser professionalism in Australia. Last year the partnership saw 60 high quality graduates secure roles with licensees across Australia." The partnership will involve Zurich hosting "speed-networking" events for young graduates and established ...

Pan-Tribal appoints head of business operations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
... executive Colin Woods in February 2015, Angliss will oversee third-party partnerships and relationships with regulators, licensees, research houses and platforms. "Sarah has a diverse background and strong understanding of investments, superannuation ...

LIF expected before parliament this week

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... retail life insurance. At the same time, insurers such as AIA Australia and Asteron Life have been working closely with licensees to develop new insurance product models that better-align with the new framework, along with support services to help advisers ...

New business drives record HUB24 inflows

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2016
... from advisers using HUB24s own retail products. During the quarter HUB24 signed five new distribution agreements with licensees including a white label partnership with Fortnum Financial Group. Signed in October, the deal will see the transfer of over ...

Spire Copper Rock small cap fund added to two platforms

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2015
... institutions, but Spire Capital has the remaining $300 million capacity available for the private wealth market with some licensees now including the fund in their model portfolios. "Copper Rock are a proven specialist in a sector that demands active ...

ASIC spots PI insurance gaps

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2015
... "important," ASIC explained, "because we do not have objective data about PI insurance, including the extent to which advice licensees hold adequate PI insurance." ASIC identified five key faults in the PI insurance sector. The first was defence costs ...

Cumulus practices dumping wraps for MDAs

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... platforms and getting bogged down in administration." MGP chief executive David Heather added, "A growing number of licensees are discovering that traditional wrap platforms don't deliver the level of customisation, flexibility and functionality that ...

Suncorp to drop aligned advice businesses

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2015
... Planning currently comprise Suncorp's aligned, self-employed advice network. During the transition, customers of both licensees will be contacted individually so as to be assured that this decision will not impact current products or policies. "We have ...