AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
Financial planning
The financial services regulator has granted an extension on interim class order relief from the shorter product disclosure statement (PDS) regime. ...
Financial planning
Arthur Naoumidis' latest play, DomaCom, launches property-focused fund based on unique MIS sub-fund structure. ...
Financial planning
Centrepoint positions for handling regulatory and support issues with key appointments....
Funds management
Listed managed fund trading service to be operational in first half of this year....
Superannuation
Adelaide-based SMSF property promoter restricted from travel after company collapse. ...
Financial planning
ASIC has rejected reports that Medcraft will not front Senate Inquiry. ...
Financial planning
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is continuing its crackdown on false advertising in traditional and non-traditional media, fining a finance broker $2...
Funds management
Rise in popularity of hybrid securities prompts ASIC to update investor education resources....
People & Products
Centrepoint Alliance makes four appointments across its marketing, research, practice development and risk areas....
Financial planning
Milana Pokrajac looks at some of the challenges and opportunities financial planners can expect over the next 12 months. ...
Financial planning
FOS has identified planner conduct and inappropriate claims handling as possible systemic issues during the December 2013 quarter....
Financial planning
ASIC has identified financial advice as one of the most critical factors in protecting consumers and will continue to review the advice provided on complex products. ...
Financial planning
ASIC releases enforcement report for second half of 2013 reporting 340 enforcement actions....
Superannuation
ASIC has reminded SMSF auditors that, from 31 January, they must lodge their annual SMSF auditor statements. ...
Financial planning
Education program to offer continuing professional development and credits towards further qualifications. ...
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