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ASIC Warns Trustees on Communicating Reforms to Members
ASIC has called on superannuation trustees to raise the standard of communication to fund members about the reforms impacting the insurance arrangements of members.
The...
Advisers Reveal 2020 Support Wish-List From Insurers
Research released by Beddoes Institute has identified six fundamental areas where advisers want more support from their insurers in 2020.
According to Dr Rebecca Sheils,...
Win For ASIC Gives Clarity Around ‘Personal Advice’ Definition
The Full Federal Court has upheld an appeal made by ASIC around an earlier decision of the Federal Court regarding Westpac subsidiaries, Westpac Securities...
FASEA Criticised for Lack of Consultation
The Financial Planning Association of Australia has criticised FASEA for its lack of consultation with financial planners on the Code of Ethics and Guidance,...
Call For Ban on Life Insurance APLs
Bank whistleblower, Jeff Morris, has called for the government to ban the use of life insurance Approved Product Lists by vertically-integrated advice licensees, citing...
Latest Poll – Adviser Conflicts of Interest
Our latest poll is seeking to take the temperature of the adviser community around the current approach to conflicts of interest within FASEA's Code...
AFA Slams FASEA Code of Ethics Guidance on Conflicts of Interest
The Association of Financial Advisers has delivered a stinging assessment of FASEA's approach to dealing with conflicts of interest as outlined within its Code...
FASEA Releases Code of Ethics Guidance
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority has released a Code of Ethics guide to assist financial advisers in understanding, interpreting and applying the Code.
Included...
Lime FS Shuts Down Robo Advice Tools
Sydney-based Australian financial services licensee, Lime FS, has agreed to close down two digital advice tools following concerns raised by ASIC.
Lime FS’ corporate authorised...
Ending of Grandfathered Commissions Confirmed Amid Fallout
The Association of Financial Advisers has delivered a damning critique following the final passage of legislation earlier this week that will ban grandfathered conflicted...