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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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Financial planning

ANZ has agreed to send out gift cards to income protection insurance customers after ASIC concerns....

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Financial planning

Commsec has been fined $55,000 after an erroneous order for a telecommunications product skewed the market price....

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Financial planning

FSC chief executive John Brogden has written to the FWC president arguing the default fund review process should cease. ...

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Financial planning

Australian Industry Group calls on Royal Commission to follow the union money trail to funds and insurers....

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Policy & Regulation

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says ASIC will monitor FOFA changes to ensure they are meeting their objectives....

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Superannuation

Just days after standing down two of three superannuation experts over perceptions of conflicts of interest, the Fair Work Commission has decided to proceed on its defaul...

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Financial planning

Federal ministers have been told FOS is being distracted by commercial borrowers such as property developers....

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