FASEA releases Code of Ethics legislative instrument

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FASEA has released its legislative instrument for the Code of Ethics standard for consultation. The legislative instrument was informed from consultation received through 37 formal submissions during FASEA’s consultation process... Read more continue reading

JCB appoints ex Hong Kong Monetary Authority portfolio manager as its Deputy CIO

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Jamieson Coote Bonds (JCB), specialist high grade bond manager, has hired ex Hong Kong Monetary Authority portfolio manager, Duangjai (Kate) Samranvedhya as its new Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Kate will... Read more continue reading

Strong start for new Future2 Foundation Chair

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The Future2 Foundation welcomes its new Chair, Ms Petra Churcher, AFP® to lead the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) into the next chapter of its... Read more continue reading

FASEA consultation crucial to advice industry  

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The release of the updated guidance on financial advice education and ethical standards from the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) shows “work remains to be done” to ensure... Read more continue reading

Mapping markets: Insight Investment reviews the global fixed interest sector

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China the outlier in U.S. trade war negotiations “Although the US economy is expanding at a firm rate, global trade has been a significant concern for investors particularly as growth... Read more continue reading

AMP and Griffith University unite to offer advisers FASEA pathways

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AMP and Griffith University have expanded their joint education offering to help financial advisers meet the FASEA education standards, including a bachelors’ degree, postgraduate courses for existing AMP advisers and... Read more continue reading

Solid run of spending growth continues

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Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Index The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI), a measure of economy-wide spending, rose by 0.7 per cent in trend terms in October – the 20th month... Read more continue reading

Labor’s policies mean investors must change their income assets

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Income investors have been cautioned to prepare for potential sweeping changes to franking credits, negative gearing and capital gains discounts, all of which will reduce their ability to find reliable... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases relevant providers degrees, qualifications and courses standard legislative instrument

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FASEA has released the legislative instrument for its Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard for consultation. The legislative instrument was informed from consultation received through approximately 150 formal submissions... Read more continue reading

FPA responds after FASEA releases Summary of Standards

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) issued a Summary of Standards for the professional standards framework for financial advisers at 7:30pm on Friday 16 November 2018, as well... Read more continue reading