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CPD: Chaos theory – how APRA’s Disability Income Proposals and the Best Interests Duty are connected

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Introduction “Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?” This was the question posed by Edward Lorenz[1], an American meteorologist and a pioneer of chaos theory who coined the term ‘butterfly effect’. For those of us observing and/or involved in the post-Hayne life insurance sector – where the […]

20 Feb 2020

ASIC and APRA welcome law reform on superannuation regulator roles

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have jointly welcomed the proposed legislative reforms increasing the role of ASIC in superannuation. In response to recommendations from the Financial Services Royal Commission (FSRC), on 31 January the Treasurer released exposure draft legislation for consultation. The draft legislation introduces important reforms […]

18 Feb 2020

ASIC and APRA welcome law reform on superannuation regulator roles

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

17 Feb 2020

Cashing in on payments!

From The Fold Legal

Payments are a central part of everyday life but the regulations that govern them are complex. If Australia is to be a leader in the fintech space, it’s time for a holistic review of our regulatory framework for payments. Digital payments are on the rise Every purchase or sale we make requires some form of […]

13 Feb 2020

Advisers now have help to avoid getting caught out by the new FASEA Code

From Lonsec

The FASEA Code of Ethics Standard is now in force as of 1 January 2020, and the challenge for advisers is not just to pass the exam but also to make the necessary changes to their business practices. According to leading research house Lonsec, the Code now requires advisers to demonstrate that they are acting […]

13 Feb 2020

ASIC’s draft DDO guidelines could place significant burden on product issuers and distributors

From Hall & Wilcox

ASIC’s draft guidance on product Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) entails ‘significant’ change regarding arrangements between financial product issuers and distributors, according to Harry New, partner in the financial services practice at Hall & Wilcox Lawyers. While ASIC’s ‘principles-based approach’ to the DDO will be welcomed by the financial services industry, Mr New says the […]

12 Feb 2020

ASIC review of 30 June 2019 financial reports

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has announced the results from its review of the 30 June 2019 full-year financial reports of 200 entities. Arising from the review, ASIC has made inquiries of 47 entities on 80 matters. The largest number of inquiries continue to relate to impairment of non-financial assets and inappropriate accounting treatments. Directors and auditors should continue […]

10 Feb 2020

AMP to pay $5.175 million penalty for failing to prevent insurance churn by its financial planners

From AMP Capital

The Federal Court has ordered AMP to pay a $5.175 million penalty after the court found AMP failed to take reasonable steps to ensure its financial planners complied with the best interests duty and related obligations under the Corporations Act. In this case, ASIC alleged that a number of AMP’s financial planners engaged in ‘rewriting […]

07 Feb 2020

FPA partners with Deakin University

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Deakin Business School, which will allow financial planners to combine a Master of Financial Planning degree with the CFP® Certification Program. FPA Chief Executive Officer Dante De Gori said the move would allow financial planners to combine their study requirements into one single […]

06 Feb 2020

ASIC encourages fair and effective insurance claims handling for people affected by the bushfires

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC is committed to helping Australians affected by the devastating bushfires to rebuild their lives. ASIC Deputy Chair Daniel Crennan QC said that ‘ASIC is working with insurers and other key stakeholders to ensure that claims are handled efficiently and fairly. We expect those involved in handling these insurance claims to act with the utmost […]

13 Jan 2020