ASIC finances a trip down the aisle to survey wedding costs in Australia....
New APRA draft places expectations on group insurers about how they handle claims....
ASIC defends its use of industry experts and insists such practices are subject to robust conflict management....
ASIC edges into MySuper regulation with guidance around product dashboards and super web sites....
A new survey has revealed narrow majority support for making super funds subject to the same rules as publicly-listed companies....
New survey confirms strong support for a single regulator approach to superannuation....
Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos says APRA is examining whether super funds investment in a new publishing venture breaches the sole purpose test....
Industry funds may be obliged to appoint a majority of independent directors....
Victorian planner ordered to pay back funds while Perth adviser faces fraud and stealing charges....
ASIC has released updated guidelines on its shorter Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) push, reminding superannuation providers to detail cooling-off periods and costs. ...
Full Federal Court decision defines extent of ATO’s powers on promoters of tax exploitation schemes....
SPAA says absence of SMSF training standards in new RG146 is surprising, given regulator’s concerns....
Accountants who manage discretionary trusts for clients may be investigated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)....
Planners and dealer groups warned on potential costs embedded in Privacy Act changes for client data breaches....
Financial planners are already subject to the best interests duty, so any additional requirements with respect to SMSF advice would be redundant, according to the FSC....
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...