Labor defends ASIC’s independence against Senate inquiry

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The Labor government has hit back at the Senate Economics Reference Committee’s request for evidence from ASIC as it is an independent regulator and suggested it provide the documents privately instead.

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AMP refreshes executive structure for platforms and advice

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AMP has announced a new executive structure for platforms and advice and is actively recruiting a group executive for superannuation and investment.

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ASIC inquiry delayed after regulator defies evidence orders

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ASIC has been accused of treating parliament with contempt after failing to follow Senate orders to submit evidence to the Senate Economics Reference Committee.

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Advice firms accounting for two-thirds of remediation

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Financial advice licensees account for two-thirds of firms which have implemented remediation in the past 12 months, according to research.

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Which firms got a rap on the knuckles in 1H23?

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From greenwashing allegations and interim stop orders to fines and penalties, Money Management has rounded up all the disciplinary actions faced by firms in the first half of 2023.

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Personal advice fears hinder super funds’ data collection

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Super funds are demonstrating gaps in their member data, according to a joint APRA/ASIC review, as they are concerned collecting too much information could put them at risk of providing personal financial advice.

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ASIC issues first stop order for life insurance products

ASIC has issued its first interim stop order on two life insurance products from ClearView Life for DDO failures.

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