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AMP implements significant insurance changes

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016
... cashflows remained subdued during the third quarter, they were impacted by the ongoing uncertainty in superannuation legislation leading to lower consumer confidence in the system, advisers adjusting to the enhanced regulatory environment and recent ...

Equititrust CEO remains permanently banned

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2016
... was not of good fame or character to provide financial services. His conduct involved breaches of financial services legislation that were considered to be very serious, repetitive, prolonged and dishonest. In particular the ASIC delegate found McIvor ...

Super reforms finalised by year's end

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
... with certainty so they can make decisions about their savings and superannuation with confidence. Introducing the legislation also provides superannuation trustees with the certainty they need to implement these reforms. With the support of the Senate ...

Professional standards legislation reaches parliament

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
The federal government confirmed it will introduce legislation this year to mandate professional standards for financial advisers. As previously revealed, the reforms will include compulsory education requirements for existing and new financial advisers ...

Doubts over Link bid for Pillar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... firm "has a compelling proposition for the state of NSW which would fully address the requirements of the enabling legislation and the sale process." "Link Group generally remains active in considering and assessing any opportunities that may exist. ...

Dunsford explains backpedal at EGM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... delay the implementation of the LIF, as its campaigning has made the AFA more aware of member sentiment toward the legislation. However, he acknowledges that he and his fellow supporters were in a "no win position" and said he withdrew his support and ...

LIF to be introduced this week

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2016
The legislation for the Life Insurance Framework will be formally introduced into parliament this week, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer has confirmed. Responding to questions from industry journalists at the AFA National ...

Insurance reforms get member support

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
... harm its reputation but also severely hamper its ability to lobby the government over any future proposed changes to legislation and regulation. The body has already been successful in negotiating on the life risk industry's behalf by pushing back the ...

Investment bonds key to secure retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
If the superannuation draft legislation released last week is passed high net-worth investors may need to consider alternatives to supplement their super such as investment bonds, according to Centuria Capital. Centuria's Neil Rogan, general manager ...

Advisers urged to meet challenges together

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
Senior figures at the AFA have urged delegates at this year's conference to meet the challenges posed by legislation with the collaborative, can-do attitude that has always defined the association's annual meeting. AFA chief executive Brad Fox, new ...