Tahn Sharpe, Author at Professional Planner

Royal Commission

Hayne ignites adviser discipline bonfire

The commissioner’s proposed new disciplinary body could either make ASIC’s incoming code-monitoring bodies redundant or grant them much stronger powers over advisers.

Tahn SharpeFebruary 5, 2019

Royal Commission

Hayne orders about-face on OSAs

The commissioner has recommended that service contracts be delivered annually, and be much more focused on the value of the future service to be delivered.

Tahn SharpeFebruary 4, 2019

Share Market

Record number of boards could face spills over pay

The regulator’s annual study highlights just how disaffected shareholders are, with a record number of ‘no’ strikes on remuneration putting the heat on directors to curb executive salaries.

Tahn SharpeFebruary 1, 2019

Education

CFP review delayed, not immediate focus

The FPA is weighing up how it can reshape the CFP designation after being blindsided by FASEA, but the review the association announced in December is on hold, for now.

Tahn SharpeJanuary 31, 2019

Regulation

ASIC’s adviser levy to be invoiced this week

The regulator’s new funding model has arrived, with sources confirming the bill – almost $1000 per adviser – will be sent to licensees in the next few days. Tahn Sharpe writes.

Tahn SharpeJanuary 30, 2019

Industry

Finance jobs down but there is a silver lining

A new report from Sunsuper has highlighted the effect of the royal commission on hiring in financial services but there could be hope for a rebound on the way.

Tahn SharpeJanuary 29, 2019

Advice

Assumption a barrier to advice for LGBTI community

Advisers should make it known that they accept clients of every race, gender and sexuality, says Glen Hare. But keep in mind that making assumptions will only put them off.

Tahn SharpeJanuary 25, 2019

Education

ClearView enlists freewheeling academic

The major licensee has reacted to adviser requests for client engagement tools by recruiting an expert from Griffith University who specialises in systematising adviser/client relationships.

Tahn SharpeJanuary 23, 2019

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