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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....
Financial planning
ANZ has agreed to send out gift cards to income protection insurance customers after ASIC concerns....
Financial planning
Commsec has been fined $55,000 after an erroneous order for a telecommunications product skewed the market price....
Financial planning
FSC chief executive John Brogden has written to the FWC president arguing the default fund review process should cease. ...
Financial planning
Australian Industry Group calls on Royal Commission to follow the union money trail to funds and insurers....
Policy & Regulation
The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says ASIC will monitor FOFA changes to ensure they are meeting their objectives....
Superannuation
Just days after standing down two of three superannuation experts over perceptions of conflicts of interest, the Fair Work Commission has decided to proceed on its defaul...
Financial planning
Federal ministers have been told FOS is being distracted by commercial borrowers such as property developers....
Superannuation
New legislation has lifted the penalty regime around illegal early release super schemes....
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