Mike Taylor writes that the popularity of self-managed superannuation funds and the failure of the so-called limited licensing regime may make SMSFs the test-bed for prop...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has admitted it has discretion over the so-called ASIC levy, and has pointed to Federal budgeting for driving the cur...
The Government has appointed Joe Longo as its chair, replacing James Shipton....
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has changed the financial requirements for some types of Australian financial services licensees by allowing them to ...
The corporate regulator has banned another former authorised representative for misleading clients about MySuper opt-outs....
If the Australian Securities and Investments Commission had been tougher on the major banks and AMP over advice failings, small licensees would not be forced into paying ...
Administration fees are one of the biggest drains on retirement savings and including them in the test will drive fast improvements to the super savings of over a million...
The major financial planning representative groups have met informally to discuss the direction of policy amid the Australia Securities and Investments Commission’s conti...
ASIC has announced that IOOF licensees, Bridges and RI Advice, have entered into a commitment on remedial action around client files....
The corporate regulator says the “spirit of intent” rather than a literal understanding of requirements will be the focus on compliance guidance....
Ahmed Saad has pleaded guilty after operating a scheme to provide illegal early access to super for clients. ...
The corporate regulator has asked the industry to better help the regulators better regulate the industry....
A veteran self-licensed financial adviser has sought hardship relief from the tripling of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission levy, outlining his complai...
The proposed Financial Services and Credit Panel will determine whether to impose an administrative sanction, infringement notice, both, or not to take action....
Andrew Hills has been banned by the corporate regulator for allowing misleading and inaccurate letters about MySuper opt-outs to Aon Master Trust members....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...