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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....

Accounting

Accountants unhappy with constraints imposed by APES 230 are looking to a less fettered IPA....

Financial planning

Financial advisers practising within managed discretionary account (MDA) arrangements may seek the stability of a larger, more established MDA operator in order to meet A...

Life/Risk

Synchron’s Don Trapnell calls for proof to justify ASIC’s concern on churn....

Superannuation

The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) is currently working through a raft of complaints about contributions tax deductions and has called for accountants to lift t...

Financial planning

ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell suggests embracing the purpose of FOFA is necessary for planning to become a profession....

Financial planning

The Institute of Managed Account Providers (IMAP) chair Toby Potter says the regulator’s proposed guidance on managed discretionary accounts (MDAs) recognises their impor...

Funds management

Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs), which allow advisers to run direct equities portfolios for their clients, are under review by the Australian Securities and Investm...

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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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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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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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