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29 November

Policy & Regulation

Govt introduces legislation for 4 RC recommendations

The four recommendations being legislated relate to mortgage brokers, consumer protection, and insurance contracts.

27 November

Policy & Regulation

Ex-Westpac, Commonwealth FP adviser banned

Peter Jianchao Xu has been banned by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for failing to comply

26 November

Policy & Regulation

AFA, FPA welcome ASIC hands-off code monitoring approach

The Association of Financial Advisers believes the approach adopted by ASIC will give the Financial Adviser

26 November

Policy & Regulation

5-year ASIC ban for Linchpin director

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has imposed a five-year ban on former Linchpin Capital

26 November

Policy & Regulation

ASIC not to monitor or enforce adviser code of ethics

Under the Corporations Act, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission does not have a role as a code

25 November

Policy & Regulation

Bonuses withheld at Westpac

Westpac has withheld the bonuses of its most senior executives and some of its general management until it

Australian super funds continue to invest far more in deposits and less in bonds than their counterparts abroad, according to Spectrum Asset Management.

21 November

Policy & Regulation

We treat retail and industry funds equally says ASIC

The chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, James Shipton has declared the regulator treats

Consumer group Choice wants all grandfathered commission arrangements to end and for advisers to be required to declare their status – independent or aligned.

21 November

Policy & Regulation

ASIC details its interactions with Choice

Parliamentary committee questioning has seen the Australian Securities and Investments Commission detailing the

20 November

Policy & Regulation

IOOF board strips Kelaher of deferred shares

The board of IOOF Limited has declared former managing director, Chris Kelaher’s deferred shares forfeit despite

18 November

Policy & Regulation

ASIC reinforces how far EUs are out of favour

Enforceable undertakings too often entail zero penalties and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

18 November

Policy & Regulation

Union funds benefit from ASIC Class Order

Questions have been raised about the appropriateness of an Australian Securities and Investments Commission class

15 November

Policy & Regulation

Six shades of red and yellow for APRA’s heatmap

APRA’s heatmap will include four investment performance measures that reflect the level of growth or defensive

Market Insights

A new way to boost income while seeking to protect capital

1 December 2019

U.S. Outlook: Maintain balance in this election year

1 December 2019

Robeco's educational modules on factor investing and sustainability

19 November 2019

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1 November 2019

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AMP shifts advisers to annual advice agreements1 day 1 hour ago

Policy & Regulation

Govt introduces legislation for 4 RC recommendations

Ex-Westpac, Commonwealth FP adviser banned

AFA, FPA welcome ASIC hands-off code monitoring approach

5-year ASIC ban for Linchpin director

ASIC not to monitor or enforce adviser code of ethics

Bonuses withheld at Westpac

We treat retail and industry funds equally says ASIC

ASIC details its interactions with Choice

IOOF board strips Kelaher of deferred shares

ASIC reinforces how far EUs are out of favour

Union funds benefit from ASIC Class Order

Six shades of red and yellow for APRA’s heatmap

A new way to boost income while seeking to protect capital

U.S. Outlook: Maintain balance in this election year

Robeco's educational modules on factor investing and sustainability

Build a Strong Core

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