COMPLIANCE
ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer has called super fund trustees to reinforce the long-term nature of superannuation as an investment, according to ASIC Commissioner, Greg Ta...
Superannuation
APRA has signaled an important difference in view on superannuation fund governance to that expressed by the Federal Opposition and the Financial Services Council. ...
Financial planning
The major industry bodies have welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament that will enshrine the terms ‘financial planner’ and ‘financial adviser’ in law....
Superannuation
Changes to the legislation around related party transactions for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) could see trustees punished for unintentional breaches, accordin...
Superannuation
ASIC has obtained orders appointing liquidators to MOGS Pty Ltd, which is associated with two Queensland-based self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) companies....
Financial planning
Two bodies will soon regulate financial planners - a serious concern to the FPA....
Financial planning
The Financial Planning Association has launched an advertising campaign to remind planners that, from 1 July 2013, new members will have to hold an approved degree if the...
Financial planning
ASIC’s investigation into HFT and dark pools reveals only a few problems but identifies breaches....
Financial planning
New research reveals high degree of indecision on codes of conduct and opt-in....
Policy & Regulation
Australia’s new Tax Commissioner signals fewer high-profile court cases....
Superannuation
Super funds which provide advice around tax want exemption from requirement to register as tax agents....
Financial planning
Addwealth Financial Services has had its licence cancelled by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission....
Financial planning
A lack of regulation around property investment in Australia, particularly in regards to SMSFs, is jeopardising the retirement savings of millions, according to PIPA....
Financial planning
A Victorian man has received a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of four insider trading charges....
Financial planning
Advisers are focused on compliance in the lead-up to the FOFA deadline at the expense of marketing and business development, says The Advice Exchange....
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