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ASIC slams SMSF advice, flags further education reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... that had also provided deficient advice. As a result ASIC will engage with the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to discuss a specific SMSF qualification for those wishing to provide SMSF advice. "Through this project, we have ...

FASEA yet to determine bridging courses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority provided an update on its consultation process and confirmed there is currently no approved AQF 8 bridging courses for existing advisers looking to commence study. In March, FASEA released guidance ...

Praemium moves Smartfunds into UAE

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2018
... footprint in the Gulf region. The ASX-listed SMA provider has gained regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority to offer three Smartfunds (growth, balanced and cautious) and two Smartfund 80% protected funds (growth and balanced) ...

Macquarie Capital hires Tesla executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2018
... Macquarie Capital Americas Michael Silverton said storage will play a pivotal role in the future of energy. "Greg is an authority in energy solutions with a track record combining innovation and operational and commercial success," he said. Callman will ...

FASEA names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority appointed a new chief executive from APRA. Formerly general manager of APRA's specialised institutions division, Stephen Glenfield will take on the role from 1 August 2018. He replaces inaugural ...

Multi-disciplinary industry trend continues: CBA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... in May 2016 - two months before the new regime. Now, guidance released by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority states accountants providing financial advice will need to complete further education and be licensed under either an AFSL ...

AFCA appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... charity services. ACNC is the peak regulatory body for 55,000 Australian charities. Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) chair Helen Coonan said: "David has worked effectively with stakeholders across the spectrum from government, regulators ...

TCorp to issue sustainability bonds

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... about $65 billion in total assets on its balance sheet, as at 30 June 2017. The NSW government's central borrowing authority turned around a pre-tax profit of $132 million. The debt instruments are guaranteed by the NSW Government and rated by credit ...

FASEA begins work on adviser exam

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2018
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority commenced a consultation process of sorts to assist with its design of the industry exam which all new and existing advisers will be required to pass. FASEA is seeking expressions of interest from ...

AFA criticises draft FASEA standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUN 2018
The Association of Financial Advisers released its assessment of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority's 12 draft standards, pointing to numerous areas that need clarity and focus, particularly around governance at the licensee level. ...