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In a year in which few sectors of financial services have avoided the eagle eye of Commissioner Kenneth Hayne and his counsels assisting, Hannah Wootton investigates what...

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People & Products

The financial services giant has named David Cullen as its new group general counsel, with immediate effect....

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Policy & Regulation

The Commonwealth Bank has reached an agreement with the regulator to settle legal proceedings relating to claims of manipulation of the Bank Bill Swap Rate....

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Financial planning

ASIC’s new cost recovery levy could reduce the services licensees offer if they cannot afford to pay multiple levies, according to The Fold Legal....

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Financial planning

AFSLs have been warned against drafting unfair contract terms as they risk it becoming void if a court rules it unfair, The Fold Legal said....

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Financial planning

In welcoming the passage of the professional standards bill for advisers, the AFA chief executive said it would aid in improving consumer perception of financial advisers...

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Features

Tim Dixon and Naomi Fink warn businesses on what not to do when terminating a disruptive employee to avoid dealings with the Fair Work Commission. ...

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People & Products

Independent business law firm, Hall & Wilcox makes new appointments building out its tax practice....

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Tools & guides

Financial planners play a vital role for clients during a relationship breakdown, and they must join hands with legal and tax advisers, Catherine Chivers writes....

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