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FSC chief executive John Brogden has once again called upon the life insurance industry to heed ASIC’s warning and self-regulate on churn while it can....

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ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer has called super fund trustees to reinforce the long-term nature of superannuation as an investment, according to ASIC Commissioner, Greg Ta...

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Superannuation

APRA has signaled an important difference in view on superannuation fund governance to that expressed by the Federal Opposition and the Financial Services Council. ...

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Financial planning

The major industry bodies have welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament that will enshrine the terms ‘financial planner’ and ‘financial adviser’ in law....

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Superannuation

Changes to the legislation around related party transactions for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) could see trustees punished for unintentional breaches, accordin...

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Superannuation

ASIC has obtained orders appointing liquidators to MOGS Pty Ltd, which is associated with two Queensland-based self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) companies....

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Financial planning

Two bodies will soon regulate financial planners - a serious concern to the FPA....

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Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association has launched an advertising campaign to remind planners that, from 1 July 2013, new members will have to hold an approved degree if the...

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Financial planning

ASIC’s investigation into HFT and dark pools reveals only a few problems but identifies breaches....

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Financial planning

New research reveals high degree of indecision on codes of conduct and opt-in....

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Policy & Regulation

Australia’s new Tax Commissioner signals fewer high-profile court cases....

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Superannuation

Super funds which provide advice around tax want exemption from requirement to register as tax agents....

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Financial planning

Addwealth Financial Services has had its licence cancelled by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission....

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Financial planning

A lack of regulation around property investment in Australia, particularly in regards to SMSFs, is jeopardising the retirement savings of millions, according to PIPA....

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Financial planning

A Victorian man has received a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of four insider trading charges....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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ASIC has suspended the Australian Financial Services Licence of a Melbourne-based financial advice firm....

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ASIC has released the results of its first adviser exam to be held in 2025, with 241 candidates attempting the test....

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