REGULATION

Superannuation

The SMSF Association has sought to dispel the myth that self-managed superannuation funds were unregulated just because they did not fall under the umbrella of APRA. ...

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Funds management

ASIC has tightened the regulatory framework for charities that raise investment funds, following a review of their activities. ...

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Financial planning

ASIC has found a close correlation between defective disclosure in a prospectus and poor due diligence in IPO issuers....

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Editorial

There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that the aged care industry needs the same sort of regulatory oversight as financial planning, including a best interests d...

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Editorial

Mike Taylor writes that ASIC’s proposal for a regulatory sandbox may prove to be a decisive element in the growth of Australian fintechs....

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Features

The financial planning industry has probably accepted by now that change is a constant, stemming from legislation, regulation, or the Budget. Malavika Santhebennur wades ...

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Features

Financial planners talk about what the costs of implementing FOFA have been for their practices even as they contemplate the next suite of changes stemming from tinkering...

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Financial planning

ASIC has released a consultation paper on guidance for robo-advice providers, highlighting that licensees should appoint human advisers to monitor and test digital advice...

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Policy & Regulation

Independent Senator, Nick Xenophon has questioned the future of FOS following its handling of a case that ended in the Supreme Court....

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Financial planning

While the Government’s proposal to protect client money is a step in the right direction it does not outline how it will be monitored, Saxo Capital Markets believes....

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Policy & Regulation

Many debt management firms are front-loading fees to increase consumers’ commitment through sunk costs, an ASIC report reveals....

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Policy & Regulation

Westpac will pay $1 million to support financial counselling and literacy initiatives, for failing to comply with its responsible lending practices....

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Policy & Regulation

Implementing individual requirements, and adapting business strategy to regulatory initiatives, is best done with an understanding of policy intent and future reforms, De...

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Policy & Regulation

Advisers could face penalties for assisting foreign investors to breach property ownership laws, under legislation that comes into force today....

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Funds management

ASIC has consulted on addressing ‘sunsetting’ class orders on horse racing syndicates and horse breeding schemes....

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