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Funds management
Former directors of Prime Trust, including former Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Dr Michael Wooldridge, breached their duties as company officers, according to...
Financial planning
Four mortgage brokers banned for providing false information....
Financial planning
ASIC defends its use of industry experts and insists such practices are subject to robust conflict management....
Financial planning
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) wants to shut down a Tasmanian debenture firm, which it says failed to meet the strict legal requirements of i...
Financial planning
ASIC rejects suggestions that an exemption allowed for generic online calculators compromised its regulatory approach....
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....
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The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
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It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...