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Industry bodies work to ease regulatory burdens

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020
... for the client to deal with, for example, taking money from superannuation." Marshan sees shorter, more targeted fact finding processes and regulatory relief around the Statement of Advice as moves that could allow for unadvised people to access professional ...

Super fighting a war on three fronts: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... (ERS), super funds find themselves implementing the means to fulfil their new responsibilities to members, while also finding their resources stretched as they deal with high volumes in their call centres. KPMG partner Damian Ryan said funds also have ...

Count Financial adds tech integrations

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... continuing its transformation to a technology-driven digital business," he said. "We will continue to support our network by finding ways to help them spend more time with their clients, and on always refining and improving the client experience."

Diversification pays off for some, but not all: bfinance

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... straightforward: a significant minority (27%) report that they are wanting to rebalance to the usual asset allocation but finding that 'rebalancing is challenging'." Liquidity risk was seen as the key area of concern over the next few weeks among investors ...

Court confirms Storm Financial founders breached duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... decision by Storm Financial directors Emmanuel and Julie Cassimatis. In a two-to-one majority, the appeal was dismissed finding the duo breached their duties as directors of an AFSL. The court said the Cassimatis' had responsibilities including "ensuring ...

Trust in advisers lifts as pandemic fear ensues

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... impacts of COVID-19, above government sources and the media, according to research coming out of MLC Wealth. It's a key finding of a survey of over 1600 MLC clients and members of the general public. The survey found investors and clients of the ...

Aussie ETF industry contracts

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... Vynokur said. "The increase in trading volumes in our suite of 'short' equity funds indicates that investors are finding these vehicles a liquid and convenient vehicle to express their bearish views."

Advisers too time-poor for cash management

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
New research shows financial advisers are struggling to make time for important aspects of the advice process, including cash management. Macquarie's newly released Cash flow management opportunity report shows 93% of advisers recognise the value of ...

Life insurers are doing their best: FSC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
The Financial Services Council has responded to a largely damning report from the Life Code Compliance Committee, arguing it is silent on positive changes the industry has made. The report looked at cases dating back to June 2017 and found that timeframes ...

Early access to super scheme results in permanent ban

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2020
... activities, saying that he does not possess the attributes necessary. "As a result of Mr Goldenberg's conduct and ASIC's finding that it has reason to believe that Mr Goldenberg is not a fit and proper person to engage in credit activities, ASIC determined ...