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The major advice member associations, the FPA and AFA have continued their calls for a delay in the implementation of the FASEA ethics code, which is due to take effect on January 1 next year. With further guidance around the code resulting from…
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The repercussions from Westpac’s alleged breaches of laws aimed at hindering criminal money laundering and the financing of terrorism have included chief executive stepping down from the position as well as senior board members leaving their posts…
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On Tuesday ASIC released a media statement regarding the role it expects licensees to take in monitoring advisers’ adherence to the new FASEA ethics code. The code will come into force on January 1st next year as scheduled, despite industry pressure…
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FASEA chief executive Stephen Glenfield sat down with XY Advisers' Clayton Daniel to help clarify questions around the much analysed Ethics Code. He sheds light about responsibility for the make up of the FASEA board and code implementation…
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ASIC continues there attempt to clarify their approach to regulation with statements at the FPA Congress that should ease adviser concerns, particularly around compliance to the ethics code beginning on January 1 next year. Meanwhile, at the same…
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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced how it will assess adviser conduct obligations under the new Financial Adviser Code of Ethics. AFCA will only assess adviser conduct against the Code where a complaint and the…
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We are delighted to give you a taste of Adviser Ratings 2nd annual Financial Advice Landscape report following possibly the most tumultuous 12 months in the history of the Australian retail wealth management industry. Some early results for the…
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The level of industry representation on the FASEA Board has been increased following Senator Jane Hume announcing that Will Hamilton would join the Board as a part-time Director earlier this week. In other regulatory news, the Australian Prudential…
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Adviser Ratings is delighted to bring you our 2nd annual Financial Advice Landscape report following possibly the most tumultuous 12 months in the history of the Australian retail wealth management industry. This is a report for every person…