Infocus recruits head of professional standards
Dealer group Infocus Money Management has recruited Lyn Dixon as the new head of professional standards and compliance, to support, supervise and train advisers in the field.
Dixon’s specific responsibilities would include developing and implementing a risk-based monitoring program for advisers as well as training and counselling advisers to increase their understanding of compliance and professional standards.
She had joined Infocus from OnePath-owned Tandem Financial Advice network where she oversaw the implementation of the Financial Services Reform Act.
Prior to that, Dixon also worked at Commonwealth Financial Services and was also a winner of the Financial Planning Association Paraplanner of the Year Award in 2000 and 2001.
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