FASEA recently released exam results from the Exam held in August 2020. Result highlights include: * 82% of candidates passed the August exam, * 65% of advisers re-sitting the exam passed on their second attempt, * 1,521 advisers sat the exam compared with an average of 1600 across all exams * Over 11,180 advisers have …
IFA.com.au analysed my recent video regarding Standard 3 of the FASAEA Code of Ethics (see full video here.) The article summarises a key aspect of the video content, which is the fact that Advisers receiving other forms of remuneration outside of a fixed salary can ensure they are FASEA compliant by following a simple test. …
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In the SEPTEMBER Edition of our FASEA Standards Newsletter, we discuss: Legal Issues: ASIC takes on well-known Boutique Advisory ASIC enforces its “why not litigate” mantraDo you want to see what it looks like when ASIC goes after a LICENSEE and its FINANCIAL ADVISERS who alledgedly breached Section 961 of the Corps Act? Regulations: Single Disciplinary Body …
In this video from myIntegrity’s recent FASEA Exam Prep Masterclass (Webinar) Program, I explain how Standard 3 of the FASEA Code of Ethics operates. Importantly, I explain how Standard 3 operates in conjunction with Standard 7 of the Code, as well as how Financial Advisers can still take in to account the requirements of Standard …
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Financial Advisers may not be aware of the fact the Mortgage Brokers will have a similar BEST INTEREST DUTY, CONFLICT PRIORITY RULE, & CONFLICTED REMUNERATION framework imposed on them through legislation, effective the 1st January 2021. Similar to s961 of the Corps Act, the relevant legislation is s158 of the NCCP (Credit) Act in which …
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ASIC has launched Federal Course proceedings against well-known financial advisory group Dixon Advisory & Superannuation Services Ltd. Dixon Advisory, arguably once a “sweet heart” of the advice world with full page ads in a leading national newspaper, is alleged to have constructed a network or related entities in breach of the Corporations Act for the …
“Legislation to implement the single disciplinary body will … now be introduced at the end of next year.” says the Assistant Minister for superannuation, financial services & financial technology. This means the force of the new legislation will not be in place for another 18-24 months. IMPORTANT NOTE – AFSLs must CONTINUE to monitor & …
This discussion about the practicalities of the Code of Ethics is exactly what’s needed. As pointed out, there still tends to be two camps – those who are embracing the Code and seeking industry evolution, and those who are trying to maintain the “old ways” and seeking work around. Consider a recent post on LinkedIn, …
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In the AUGUST Edition of our FASEA Standards Newsletter, we discuss: Practice Insights: Pathways to a Career in Financial Advice? Education Pathways for New Financial AdvisersAre you looking to grow your practice now or in the future? Where will the next generation of Financial Advisers come from? Regulations: Self-Registration of Financial Advisers How will Financial …
There has never been a better time to start a career in financial advice. The Financial Advice profession is sometimes called the “unknown” profession. For many high school student and university graduates, there is a complete lack of awareness about financial planning as a career. With no clear and reputable pathway to the profession until …
Becoming a Financial Planner: a Tale of Three Pathways Read More »