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Financial planning

Newspaper reports are speculating that the Government will sell off ASIC’s company registry business. ...

Financial planning

ASIC moves against another financial services company over misleading advertising....

Financial planning

ASIC tells a Senate Committee that while Commonwealth Financial Planning has lived up to its enforceable undertaking requirements, further work is required on its breach ...

Financial planning

FOS will fast-track decisions, simplify processes and eliminate double-handling in dispute processes in response to its recent review. ...

Financial planning

Financial planning firms and dealer groups would be levied by ASIC according to the number of authorised and employee representatives they have on their books....

Financial planning

Small investors issue warnings of financial hardship if ANZ chooses to pursue $260m Timbercorp debts....

Financial planning

ASIC claims it is constrained by limited resources and a priority to protect consumer investors after claims it has overlooked the actions of commercial lenders...

Financial planning

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority claims that, over time, its independence from Government has been eroded....

Policy & Regulation

The Institute of Public Accountants wants legal privilege granted to cover advice provided by tax agents....

Financial planning

The FSC has called for a statute of limitations on group disability claims to help stabilise premium pricing....

Financial planning

ASIC promises comprehensive rebuttal of claims made by a former employee about undue influence in the granting of relief around online calculators....

Superannuation

AIST has used its initial FSR submission to continue its push against conflicted remuneration, particularly asset-based fees....

Financial planning

ASIC has confirmed to a Parliamentary Committee that it is reviewing the latest industry funds advertising campaign....

Financial planning

The president of the Fair Work Commission has rebuffed FSC calls to cease its review of default funds under modern awards....

Superannuation

ASIC urges superannuation funds to make their fees more transparent and comparable for members....

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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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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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