ASIC

Life/Risk

APRA buys into lapse/churn debate but points to particular problems with respect to directly-marketed products....

Funds management

As part of its ongoing review of the sector, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released updated regulatory guidance for operators of registe...

Life/Risk

The Federal Opposition says that so far as churn exists in the life/risk sector it should be subject to a self-regulatory approach....

Financial planning

The CFP designation is gaining kudos worldwide and in Australia as demand for provable expertise and integrity grows, according to Financial Planning Association CEO Mark...

Financial planning

Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia) has been fined $120,000 by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP) for not ensuring that it had in place organisational and technical reso...

Funds management

The FSC has opposed further regulation of licensed trustee companies following proposals put forward by CAMAC with regards to charitable trusts....

Funds management

ASIC consultation brings ASX platform a step closer but narrows its focus....

Financial planning

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has successfully overturned a Federal Court decision to dismiss an application by the regulator in relation to...

Financial planning

AFA chief executive Brad Fox says the AFA will re-engage with the FSC around churn but that the major insurers must also ante up....

Life/Risk

Letter from Shorten and consultation with ASIC prompts FSC to reopen moves for self-regulation around churn. ...

Superannuation

An ASFA submission has confirmed the degree to which super funds are evolving to meet the retail market....

Financial planning

ASIC has reached a $1.1 million out of court settlement with BOQ, Senrac and Macquarie Bank in a high-profile Storm Financial case....

Superannuation

Newly appointed AMP SMSF executive Peter Burgess explains that assessing suitability and explaining risks is the key to good SMSF advice....

Financial planning

The principal of Levitt Robinson has said it is inappropriate for the corporate watchdog to launch an appeal against an $82.5 million settlement between former Storm Fina...

The regulator should work to extend the scope of its financial literacy strategy to include an appropriate focus on retirement funding, particularly in relation to senior...

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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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...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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