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AIST veteran tenders resignation

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020
... with the organisation. "Driven by vision and dedication, Maryann has been pivotal in expanding AIST's professional development offering and fostering deep ties between AIST and the wider profit-to-member sector," she said. "While we are sad to see Maryann ...

FASEA brings back remote tests

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... option of doing it online. At the end of June FASEA released Corporations (Relevant Providers Continuing Professional Development Standard) Determination (Amendment) 2020 for consultation. The amendment will provide relief for financial advisers in terms ...

FASEA provides CPD relief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... Following requests from financial advisers, FASEA has provided relief from compliance with its continuous professional development (CPD) requirements. FASEA will now grant advisers an extra three months to meet its 40 hour CPD requirement. "FASEA recognises ...

Confusion over RG 146 requirements

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2020
... Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) has sought clarity from ASIC on what continuous professional development (CPD) financial advisers are still required to do. SAFAA chief executive Judith Fox said that the association was getting ...

MLC launches new advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... compliant on all levels. At the same time, we've spoken to advisers at length about their need for professional development and opportunities to connect, learn and grow," he said. "These insights have helped shape TenFifty into the licensee business ...

Evans Dixon slashes staff

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2020
... impact on client-facing operations". Despite this, Evans Dixon's investment in compliance, legal and professional development was up $1.1 million in the first half. Net revenue in the firm's wealth advice business was up 1% on the corresponding ...

SMSF Association reaffirms ATO partnership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
... offer secondment arrangements whereby its staff can come work with [the SMSF Association] to further professional development and help us work better for our members." Maroney said the next tax professional to take on that secondment would be welcomed ...

SMSF auditors in firing line

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
... requirements including independence standards and auditing standards, failing to comply with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and otherwise not being a fit and proper person." Philip Shugg from Victoria has been disqualified from ...

Former Securitor manager joins Paragem

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... upheaval. Kouimanis will be responsible for Paragem's coaching and relationship management, and will manage a professional development program for advisers. He will also be responsible for compliance coaching and running the licensee's investment committee. ...

AFA calls out FASEA chief inconsistency

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... a recent Senate Estimates hearing, including: "We've recognised [financial advisers'] continuing professional development where you can benchmark it at bachelor level or higher." In response, Anderson has said: "Neither the Professional Standards ...