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HUB24 adds Insync’s megatrend focussed fund

From Insync Funds Management

HUB24 has added the Insync Global Quality Equity Fund to its platform. It is expected the fund will be available in both Investment and Super Accounts by the end of... Read more continue reading

14 Dec 2020

Government proposal to simplify the regulatory framework applying to financial advisers

From FASEA - Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority

The government announced on Wednesday its intention to expand the operation of the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) within the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to encompass the functions... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

AFA responds to Single Disciplinary Body and exit of FASEA

From AFA - Association of Financial Advisers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) acknowledges the announcement by Government yesterday on strengthening and streamlining oversight of the financial advice sector. Significantly, the Government announced the winding up of... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

FPA welcomes announced changes on FASEA

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Morrison Government’s announcement that the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) will be wound down and its role to be... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

Streamlining financial advice industry regulation gets tick of approval

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association is putting its weight behind the Government’s decision to streamline the number of regulators for the financial advice industry. Under the proposal, Treasury will oversee the education,... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

Year in review. Year in preview

From Craig James - Commsec

The past pear: 2020 The Australian economy entered recession in the March quarter for the first time in 28 years – impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus as well as drought,... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

Acadian appoints senior research analyst

From Acadian Asset Management

Acadian Asset Management Australia today announced the appointment of Steven Wong to its Australian investment team in the position of Vice President Research and Associate Portfolio Manager. Mr Wong will... Read more continue reading

11 Dec 2020

Statement from FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP®

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association welcomes the second Bill implementing recommendation from the Hayne Royal Commission, a critical component of restoring trust and confidence in Australia’s financial system. The Financial Sector Reform... Read more continue reading

10 Dec 2020

Strengthening and streamlining oversight of the financial advice sector

From Australian Government - The Treasury

Joint media release with Senator the Hon Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology: The Morrison Government is implementing further reforms to strengthen the financial advice... Read more continue reading

10 Dec 2020

PPS Mutual simplifies underwriting process to optimise member experience

From PPS Mutual

PPS Mutual has updated its medical and financial underwriting requirements to better meet the needs of members. The changes have been designed to reduce the member application process by several... Read more continue reading

10 Dec 2020

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