STATEMENT OF ADVICE

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has said it is unwilling to support the latest Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms unless substantial changes are made...

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The development of a new advice document presents a “blank canvas” for advisers to create a suitable document replacing statements of advice, says Adviser Ratings....

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Compliance and risk consultancy Assured Support has pinpointed five common compliance mistakes made by financial advice firms, borne from small oversights that can quickl...

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After an adviser received a warning from the FSCP about their Record of Advice usage, when is the correct time for it to be used with clients?...

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The difference between a Record of Advice and Statement of Advice is the crux of the FSCP’s latest determination against a relevant provider. ...

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A second financial adviser has seen their ASIC ban varied this week following a successful appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. ...

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Licensees are being urged to be more flexible with their compliance obligations as advisers say they have lost sight of how the rules actually work....

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made its latest ruling over a case involving an incorrect Statement of Advice. ...

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Despite fears under the first draft QAR bill, ASIC has confirmed that it does not expect superannuation trustees to check every Statement of Advice. ...

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Underestimating the cost of insurance by almost $75,000 in a Statement of Advice is among multiple reasons that a relevant provider has faced action from the FSCP. ...

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The latest FSCP outcome has been issued for a problem relating to Statements of Advice, the second relating to this matter in a month. ...

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made its latest decision on a case regarding Statements of Advice and rolling over superannuation funds....

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Providing inappropriate advice and receiving soft benefits from a telemarketing operation about superannuation switching are among breaches that have led to the Financial...

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Two of Australia’s largest licensees believe the removal of the safe harbour steps will have the greatest impact on advisers, but believe a new name is needed for the pro...

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Minister for financial services, Stephen Jones, has unveiled the final tranche of his Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms with a focus on banks, simpler document...

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