Industry

Licensees

ASIC reveals 5 code monitoring ‘steps’ for licensees

The regulator has released the ‘reasonable’ actions licensees will need to take in their interim ethics monitoring role, and highlighted the specific Standards it will take a "facilitative" approach to.

Tahn SharpeNovember 26, 2019

Licensees

Licensees grapple with event sponsorship policy

While some dealer groups eschew payments from product providers to speak at adviser workshop days, most agree the inherent conflict can be managed and licensees should have the right to make their own decision.

Tahn SharpeNovember 25, 2019

Industry

The pointy end of professionalism

On the eve of the FPA Congress, former Professional Planner editor Simon Hoyle attends a gathering with a group of truly independent advice practice principals and reflects on the advice industry’s plight.

Simon HoyleNovember 21, 2019

Industry

David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank

The Ex-Mine Super CIO has been appointed executive director of the Conexus Institute, a think tank that aims to become a catalyst for change in the Australian retirement sector.

Sarah JonesNovember 18, 2019

Technology

Apps to become key SoA delivery tool

From paper documents to PDFs, SoA delivery has come… not far, really. The next, long overdue leap will be apps that both deliver advice and record the client’s level of understanding.

Tahn SharpeNovember 18, 2019

Industry

NAB underestimated MLC separation

Spinning off NAB's wealth arm was "simply not possible" within the time frame the bank originally laid out, Phil Chronican revealed to the house of reps standing economic committee.

Matthew SmithNovember 15, 2019

Industry

FASEA faces heat at Sydney consultations

The authority’s CEO and board members have had a challenging week debating conflicts, referrals and remuneration with a slew of fired-up industry representatives.

Tahn SharpeNovember 14, 2019

Industry

NewCo headed for abandonment

CBA's wealth management spin-off is on life support after it was announced the man charged with leading the new venture, Jason Yetton, would leave the business in January without a replacement.

Matthew SmithNovember 13, 2019

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