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APRA will probably phase in the new framework on statistical collection as many super funds are unlikely to meet the deadline, according to deputy chairman Ross Jones....
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Lifespan denies it has been subject to closer ASIC scrutiny because it recruited former Morrison Carr advisers....
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Insurance comparison website Choosi has responded to concerns raised by some risk advisers about its marketing strategy and service to consumers....
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The ex-director of Astarra AM has been banned for life after contributing to the collapse of Trio Capital by failing to comply with financial services law. ...
Superannuation
APRA told not to seek to hide behind forms of words when dealing with superannuation regulatory intentions....
Financial planning
ASIC has imposed additional conditions on Lionsgate Financial Group’s licence after conducting a surveillance of its advice business....
Financial planning
A general consensus has emerged that many dealer groups will have to change commercial models as a result of the new conflicted remuneration rules....
Financial planning
The industry has welcomed a Treasury draft detailing grandfathering and a transition time to 1 July, 2014....
Financial planning
While the 'hard' implementation date for the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) regulation is 1 July 2013, one financial planner has been voluntarily complying with the re...
Superannuation
ASFA supports the ATO levying SMSFs to cover compliance costs but insists on transparency of process....
Superannuation
Concern that SMSF trustees do not have sufficient knowledge to diversify their portfolios....
Financial planning
Risk advisers with old portfolios need to go through their client bases and dig out any investment income, according The Risk Store founder Sue Laing....
Financial planning
The FPA remains a strong supporter of a complete ASIC-approved code of conduct, while the AFA claims an “opt-in specific” code would provide more freedom to financial pla...
Financial planning
The regulator has provided a checklist of code content that would obviate the need for complying with opt-in....
Financial planning
A new survey reveals how slowly financial services regulators are responding to politicians’ questions....
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