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Newspaper reports are speculating that the Government will sell off ASIC’s company registry business. ...

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Financial planning

ASIC moves against another financial services company over misleading advertising....

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Financial planning

ASIC tells a Senate Committee that while Commonwealth Financial Planning has lived up to its enforceable undertaking requirements, further work is required on its breach ...

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Financial planning

FOS will fast-track decisions, simplify processes and eliminate double-handling in dispute processes in response to its recent review. ...

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Financial planning

Financial planning firms and dealer groups would be levied by ASIC according to the number of authorised and employee representatives they have on their books....

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Financial planning

Small investors issue warnings of financial hardship if ANZ chooses to pursue $260m Timbercorp debts....

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Financial planning

ASIC claims it is constrained by limited resources and a priority to protect consumer investors after claims it has overlooked the actions of commercial lenders...

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Financial planning

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority claims that, over time, its independence from Government has been eroded....

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Policy & Regulation

The Institute of Public Accountants wants legal privilege granted to cover advice provided by tax agents....

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Financial planning

The FSC has called for a statute of limitations on group disability claims to help stabilise premium pricing....

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Financial planning

ASIC promises comprehensive rebuttal of claims made by a former employee about undue influence in the granting of relief around online calculators....

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Superannuation

AIST has used its initial FSR submission to continue its push against conflicted remuneration, particularly asset-based fees....

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Financial planning

ASIC has confirmed to a Parliamentary Committee that it is reviewing the latest industry funds advertising campaign....

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Financial planning

The president of the Fair Work Commission has rebuffed FSC calls to cease its review of default funds under modern awards....

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Superannuation

ASIC urges superannuation funds to make their fees more transparent and comparable for members....

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