Industry funds defend the adequacy of RG 146 for their staff in delivering general advice. ...
ASIC warned on need for licensee clarity on any Class Order replacement for the ASIC Training Register. ...
The increasing complexity of financial services legislation is responsible for the growing levels of frivolous legal claims against planners. ...
The financial services regulator has granted an extension on interim class order relief from the shorter product disclosure statement (PDS) regime. ...
MLC’s Keiran McIlwain outlines why and how greater estate planning expertise is critical for today’s financial advisers. ...
The FSC has warned the Fair Work Commission not to ignore looming Federal Government changes to the default fund regime....
The FSC’s pre-Budget submission argues for the retention of LISC but with a pause on payments aligned to the pause in the higher SG....
Swiss Re senior executive Helen Troup named as incoming CommInsure executive general manager ...
The AFA calls members to fight 'scare-mongering’ around consumer protection by engaging federal MPs on FOFA....
The Institute of Public Accountants has joined the ranks of those calling for advice to be made tax deductible....
The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....
The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...
ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...