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Medium risk for terrorism funding in financial advice

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
... submit SMRs in case of suspected client criminal activity. Financial Planning Association chief executive Dante De Gori commended this, saying: "It has simplified a complex area of regulation, making it easy for financial planners to understand and apply." ...

Elders and AFA partner on education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
... partnerships and campus - added that the AFA is delighted to be supporting Elders' education initiative. "Elders are to be commended on taking the lead and setting an example for their adviser network to further their education - higher education is ...

AFA excellence in education award winner revealed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... Management's Stephen Nielsen was presented the award, while Steve Dobson of Mal Dobson & Associates was awarded a highly commended in recognition of the high calibre of this year's entrants. In its ninth year, winners of the award are selected on their ...

Federal Government told to stop 'tinkering' with superannuation

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... influences such as the current tax debate. Financial Services Council CEO Sally Loane said the government should be commended as being the first in 24 years to define the role and purpose of superannuation. "Defining super and enshrining it in law was ...

NAB supports ex-adviser ban

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
... by ASIC to remove them from the financial services industry." NAB Wealth Advice executive general manager Greg Miller commended ASIC's decision, saying, "Advisers must follow all processes and procedures at all times to make sure they are doing the right ...

BetaShares Australian share fund gets Lonsec approval

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2016
... efficient means of gaining exposure to the Australian equities market in a risk-controlled manner. Additionally, Lonsec commended the fund for using Milliman, one of the world's largest providers of risk management services, to manage the risk management ...

CCMC chief executive appointed as lead ombudsman

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2015
... standards and business ethics in the financial advice industry," the statement said. The Australian Bankers' Association commended Smith for her contribution as chief executive of the CCMC as she departs. ABA chief executive Steven MA1/4nchenberg said ...

BetaShares US equity ETF rated

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2015
... record of outperformance when compared to market capitalisation weighted indices. In addition, the fund's strategy was commended for seeking to address unintentional biases inherent in market cap indices. BetaShares managing director Alex Vynokur said ...

Suncorp names new chief executive

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2015
... transformation which has simplified operations, realised efficiency benefits and strengthened the capital base." Cameron also commended Snowball, saying: "There's no overhaul required. Patrick has done a fantastic job of turning the business around ...

BAEP chief executive retires

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2015
... statement Cuddy intends to retire from the industry to spend more time with his family. "BAEP's achievements are to be commended, having built a strong track record and reputation in the industry," said BAEP director and Bennelong Funds Management chief ...