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AFA praises FASEA's 'sensible' first priority

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... Deen Sanders' comments demonstrate he is taking an informed and empathetic approach to developing the standards, keeping in mind the impact they will have on existing advisers. "There is much at stake as we continue to build consumer trust in the financial ...

FASEA announces first focus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority will first work on developing a framework for accrediting providers of approved degrees for new industry entrants. Following its October board meeting, FASEA released the structure of the degree requirement ...

StatePlus partners for holistic retirement transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... StatePlus regional manager Gordon Wallace said most clients typically have the financial aspects of their retirement front of mind. "When they come to see one of our financial planners for advice, during the early discussions, we often uncover other ...

New industry body to launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... startups, founding members of the association include Cover Genius, Swarm, Flamingo, Audeamus Risk, Friendsurance, Evari, Inside Mind and Insured By Us. Lead & co-founder of Insurtech Australia, Brenton Charnley wants to see Australia become a world ...

Alternatives manager makes senior Australian hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
A global alternatives investment manager is welcoming a senior appointment to its Sydney office, bringing an industry expert back to his home market. Joining as a member at KKR from early 2018 will be David Lang. He joins from Pamplona Capital Management ...

Millennials shaping family office strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
Socially mindful and environmentally conscious millennials are driving a shift in how the ultra-wealthy manage their money as family offices set to ramp up allocation towards impact investing, according to the latest research. The Global Family Office ...

Mindfulness coach recognised for excellence in advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
A financial adviser with a unique business model incorporating the practice of yoga took home the 2017 Female Excellence in Advice Award. Presented at the Association of Financial Advisers' National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast last week, Wellthy ...

AFA keeps financial literacy front of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
The Association of Financial Advisers will soon join an updated list of supporters for ASIC's National Financial Literacy Strategy. Heading up the AFA's Financial Literacy Working Group, Dianne Charman told Financial Standard the AFA has constantly ...

Adviser tops the class for education excellence

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2017
... financial advisers has been rewarded for his energy and commitment to ongoing adviser education at time when it's top of mind in the industry. Maxim Private Wealth's Michael Ward was presented the 2017 AFA Excellence in Education in Award at the Association ...

Values-based approach will advance advice

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... in his language you speak to his heart." She said advisers should keep their language and more so their characteristics in mind when advancing values-based change.