| | | The initial response to FASEA's education and ethical standards blueprint suggests the document needs more tweaks. However, it's clear the authority is listening to its advice industry constituents. |
| | | | AMP appointed Morningstar as its external research provider to advice licensees. |
| | | | CountPlus acquired 40% of a Victoria-based accounting and financial advice firm, marking its first investment under its new business model. |
| | | | Financial Planning Association of Australia head of policy and standards Ben Marshan said the FASEA-led Code of Ethics remains the biggest game changer to the advice industry. |
| | | | Among a wide-ranging update on Friday evening, the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority concreted several aspects to an industry exam. It also released a standards blueprint. |
| | | | UTS Business School is introducing a new postgraduate financial planning course in 2019 to meet increased adviser demand resulting from FASEA's education standards. |
| | | | The Financial Planning Association of Australia slapped a $50,000 fine on former member Sam Henderson for breaching its professional code of conduct nine times. |
| | | | The emotionally taxing nature of aged care advice should be embraced with empathy. This was a key takeaway at yesterday's Financial Standard Best Practice Retirement Income Forum. |
| | | | Consumer trust in financial planning is at an all-time low and those engaged in financial advice are significantly less likely to recommend it post-Royal Commission, new research shows. |
| | | | Helping financial advisers find the best solutions and strategies for Baby Boomers in an era of uncertainty underscored this year's Financial Standard Best Practice Forum on Retirement Income. |
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| | HARRISON WORLEY The Government's signature superannuation legislation passed through the Senate, but not without victims. | KARREN VERGARA Magellan flagged several new product launches in announcing its interim results, and one will be directed at retirement income. | | | KANIKA SOOD Kenneth Hayne's recommendation that every Australian have only one default superannuation account over their lifetime doesn't get a complete green tick from industry funds. | BENJAMIN ONG The Fed's pause and the recovery in US equities (so far this year) should help entice American consumers back into the shops. |
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