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Superannuation

ASIC edges into MySuper regulation with guidance around product dashboards and super web sites....

Financial planning

Investigations into the fall of Opes Prime have led ASIC to unveil a series of alleged market manipulations from a Melbourne businessman....

Financial planning

Henderson Global Investors has further grown its Australian presence with the launch of a new fund — the Henderson Global Equity Fund....

Superannuation

ASIC's goal to improve the standard of advice given to prospective SMSF trustees has been welcomed by SPAA. ...

Financial planning

While the financial advice industry remains subject to much surveillance and scrutiny, the regulators are 10 years behind in bringing mortgage brokers to task, some claim...

Financial planning

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to stamp out misleading terminology that has led some pensioners to believe they are earning a highe...

Funds management

Almost half the advice on structured products lacked on compliance, the regulator said after reviewing 50 SOAs....

Financial planning

Consumer-dominated submissions reflect lack of confidence in watchdog. ...

Financial planning

ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft has accused the media of trying to smear its staff and culture....

Financial planning

Victorian planner ordered to pay back funds while Perth adviser faces fraud and stealing charges....

Financial planning

Mortgage broking house Mortgage Choice forks out $30,000 in fines over false advertising....

Financial planning

ASIC has released updated guidelines on its shorter Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) push, reminding superannuation providers to detail cooling-off periods and costs. ...

Superannuation

SPAA warns that requiring financial planners to provide warnings on SMSF compensation is too simplistic. ...

Superannuation

SPAA says absence of SMSF training standards in new RG146 is surprising, given regulator’s concerns....

Superannuation

Industry bodies call into question Rice Warner research on costs of SMSFs....

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