All posts tagged "ASIC"
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24Australia & NZAPRA Raises Expectations on Superannuation Entities
APRA has written to RSE licensees describing their key obligations in light of the introduction of the Your Future, Your Super reforms.
August 2, 2021 -
32Australia & NZWestpac Insider Trading Case May Not Be Heard Until 2023
A proposed February 2022 trial date will not be feasible as Westpac will have to be allowed sufficient time to review expert evidence.
August 2, 2021 -
32Australia & NZASIC Offers Guidance on Deferred Sales Model for Add-on Insurance
Starting on 5 October, a four-day pause will be introduced between the sale of a principal product or service and the sale of add-on insurance.
August 2, 2021 -
39Australia & NZAustralia: BT, Asgard Fined for Charging Fees for No Service
Westpac will pay A$3mn in civil penalties for BT Funds Management and Asgard Capital Management in proceedings commenced by ASIC in August 2020.
July 30, 2021 -
44Australia & NZASIC Files Suit Against AMP Over Superannuation Fees
AMP companies are said to have charged advice fees to more than 1,500 customers despite being notified they were no longer able to access the relevant advice.
July 30, 2021 -
106Australia & NZAustralia: Industry Body Seeks Greater Clarity on Crypto Regulation
Blockchain Australia has asked for safe harbour to be provided to ensure regulatory action will not be taken against crypto businesses where the law is unclear.
July 30, 2021 -
41Australia & NZ
ASIC Faces Pushback for Higher Financial Advice Levies
The FPA says the formula ASIC uses to estimate the industry funding levy for financial planners is not equitable or sustainable and must be reviewed immediately.
July 29, 2021 -
54Australia & NZ
ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Cigno, BHF Solutions Case
ASIC’s appeal seeks judicial clarification on the operation of key obligations under the National Credit Act and National Credit Code.
July 28, 2021 -
72Australia & NZASIC to Update Guidance on Anti-hawking Regime
The updated guidance reflects the reforms which consolidate three existing hawking prohibitions into a ban covering all financial products.
July 23, 2021 -
61Australia & NZ
ASIC Publishes Reference Checking Protocol & Guidance
The protocol and guidance will help financial advisers and mortgage brokers comply with new reference checking and information sharing obligations.
July 23, 2021
