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The challenging nature of ethics

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... unlike her time as a swimmer. As founder of the Banking and Finance Oath, Payne explained how her efforts to secure high-profile industry signatories continue, having drafted five letters concerning ethics in the sector in recent years that have been ...

Need for SMSF specialists growing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
... investors share a taste for independence and a desire to take control of their own financial destinies, each investor profile has a different level of investment experience and confidence and therefore, different advice needs," Evans said. From the research ...

Former adviser cops ASIC reprimand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... executing trades; and failed to ensure advice provided to clients was appropriate for their level of sophistication, risk profile and objectives. Wilson acknowledged that the regulators concerns around his conduct are reasonably held, with the enforceable ...

SMSFA appoints high profile former politicians

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
... right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation and financial services" with the appointment of two high-profile public figures. Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner and former Labor parliamentary secretary Bernie Ripoll will become members ...

Robo-advice portfolios benefiting from quant factors

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
Returns from thematic robo-advice portfolios can be boosted by using quantitative metrics that won't increase investors' risk, according to digital investment solutions company Quantifeed. In its whitepaper, Designing thematic indices with a quantitative ...

Cyber breaches arise internally: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... rewards Hamish Deery said the data clearly shows companies that have experienced cyber breaches have a different cultural profile. "Their employees' experience includes a relatively poor induction when joining the company. Especially in IT, this is a ...

Largest Aussie single solar project deal sealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... said the bank is proud to be involved in the landmark transaction as a long-tenor financing partner. "The strong risk profile and expertise of both Edify Energy and Wirsol contribute to excellent project fundamentals of the Whitsunday, Hamilton and Gannawarra ...

Past Morgan Stanley adviser hit with permanent ban

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
A former Morgan Stanley Wealth Management adviser was permanently banned for failing to act in the best interests of clients and providing inappropriate advice. Employed by Morgan Stanley between January 2013 and May 2015, Andrew Peter Panayiotides ...

Ignition Wealth partners with pharmacy group

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... Ignition Wealth will power the AFW Capital digital financial advice offering, which will include a customer fact find, risk profile and portfolio matching experience. "The establishment of AFW and its AFW Capital solution will allow their members to ...

ETFs are coming-of-age

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... 2016 ETF Summary Report, Investment Trends found that while the number of ETF investors had grown across the board, the profile of the average ETF investor was undergoing significant change, with younger investors increasingly embracing the product. ...