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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

Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs) should be customised for individual clients, both to manage diverse expectations and meet new regulatory guidelines, an adviser says...

Superannuation

New survey confirms strong support for a single regulator approach to superannuation....

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

AIOFP chairman seeks to clarify status of proposed member defence fund....

Financial planning

A Sunshine Coast adviser has copped a nine-month ban from the industry after becoming an undischarged backrupt....

Financial planning

More than 80 per cent of Trust shareholders vote in favour of Perpetual bid....

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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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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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