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Barclays fined following ASIC investigation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017

... hold an AFSL and are regulated by the respective overseas regulatory authority. BCI and BCAL could not demonstrate the disclosure was made to clients since commencing operations under the ASIC licensing exemption, in 2004 and 2006 respectively, and BCSL ...

AMP Capital overhauls ESG investment strategy

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017

... under this new framework without compromising investment objectives. Divestment begins when AMP Capital updates product disclosure statements for impacted funds during 2017. External fund managers with impacted portfolios will be instructed to progressively ...

Liftoff imminent at Spaceship

EMMA RAPAPORT | TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017

... offsetting allocation to defensive assets such as fixed interest securities and cash although according to its product disclosure statement, Spaceship will seek to diversify through exposure to index funds and exchange-traded-funds. Once matured, Spaceship ...

Life insurance industry rebuts need for greater reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017

... industry and under law, customers benefit from a range of protections including the duty of utmost good faith, strict disclosure and capital adequacy rules, and the financial adviser best interest duty," Loane said. "The FSC strongly believes further ...

Confusion reigns in super and life insurance: CHOICE

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017

... the trailer and how much it costs?" Deborah said. "No 19-year-old needs life insurance and there should be a product disclosure statement and a cooling off period like every other insurance policy in Australia." The committee will report their findings ...

Super funds receive guidance on RG97

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017

... have released a joint guidance note to assist superannuation funds prepare for ASIC's deadline on new fee and cost disclosure requirements. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

Fraser review challenges super board independence

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017

... member engagement opportunities; equal director voting rights; strong risk culture; board renewal, chair appointment, disclosure, transparency and remuneration. The code requires funds to maintain an equal representation governance structure (involving ...

FPA expels and fines dishonest member

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017

... disclose medical conditions; a recommendation in a Statement of Advice that the client transfer her insurance, without disclosure of medical history; and sending an email that improperly disclosed client information In January 2017, the CRC found that ...

Bendigo targets ethically conscious investors

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017

... Association Australasia (RIAA) to meet its environmental, social and governance considerations. "This fund has met our strict disclosure and verification requirements, and will be an important offering to meet the rapidly growing demand from consumers ...

ASIC targets NAB super after compliance breakdown

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2017

... and total and permanent disablement insurance in both products. The risk management breakdown comprised inadequate disclosure of insurance changes, policies not being updated and shortcomings in staff training. ASIC said these breaches affected roughly ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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