FSCP puts SOA mistakes in the spotlight

FSCP/ASIC/statements-of-advice/Superannuation/

A relevant provider that used an inaccurate SOA to induce a client to switch superannuation funds is the subject of the Financial Services and Credit Panel’s latest complaint.

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OpenInvest CEO on being in the ‘right place at the right time’

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EXCLUSIVE Speaking to Money Management, Melbourne-based OpenInvest chief executive, Andrew Varlamos, believes the firm was in the ‘right place at the right time’ when it came to the uptake of online advice.

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10 ways ASIC’s industry funding model could change

ASIC/industry-funding/treasury/financial-advice-levy/

The government has made 10 recommendations on ASIC’s industry funding model following a Treasury review and confirmed the temporary levy relief for personal financial advisers will not be extended.

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What does a ‘fit-for-purpose’ SOA look like?

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Six industry experts have shared their views on what a ‘fit-for-purpose’ statement of advice document could look like as the government commits to consultation on a new document.

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Perth adviser permanently banned by ASIC

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A former Perth financial adviser has been permanently banned by ASIC after being sentenced in January for unauthorised client transactions.

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Convicted fraudster dupes NRL’s Jarryd Hayne out of $780k

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A Sydney man permanently banned by ASIC and jailed for a Ponzi scheme allegedly duped former NRL player Jarryd Hayne out of $780,000 while the pair were in jail together.

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ASIC reject claims of undermining inquiry

ASIC/senate/Senate-Economics-Committee/

ASIC has unequivocally rejected claims that it tried to undermine a Senate inquiry by requesting public interest immunity for certain questions.

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ALRC seeks to better recognise advice professionalism in legislation

ALRC/legislation/quality-of-advice-review/corporations-act/

The ALRC’s third interim report is seeking to change financial services legislation to better reflect efforts that have been made to improve advice outcomes and professionalise advice.

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Winners of the Fund Manager of the Year Awards revealed

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There were more than 20 individual and group winners at the Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2023, hosted

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CSLR passes Parliament

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The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort legislation has passed in Parliament today, having first been raised back in 2016.

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