Vertical (dis)integration – are you conflicted?

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Many financial advisers don’t think they have a conflict of interest, but they might be wrong. Thanks to the Royal Commission, everybody is talking about vertical integration and in-house conflicts.... Read more continue reading

ASIC provides update on further reviews into fees-for-no-service failures

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ASIC yesterday released an update on the fees for no service (FFNS) further review programs undertaken by six of Australia’s major banking and financial services institutions. ASIC’s ongoing supervision of... Read more continue reading

ASIC update on implementation of Royal Commission recommendations

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ASIC yesterday provided an update on its planned actions responding to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (the Royal... Read more continue reading

Lesson from the Royal Commission: Companies with good culture don’t rip off their customers and outperform the market

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The findings of the Royal Commission have provided investors with a lot to consider with regard to corporate culture which, according to a leading global equities firm, is one of... Read more continue reading

ASIC to pursue harsher penalties after laws passed by Senate

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ASIC will shortly be able to pursue harsher civil penalties and criminal sanctions against banks, their executives and others who have breached corporate and financial services law, after a significant... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces preparations for Brexit

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The United Kingdom (UK) is scheduled to leave the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019 (‘Brexit’). The terms of the UK’s exit remain subject to ongoing negotiation between the UK... Read more continue reading

Synchron responds to Banking Royal Commission Final Report

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Synchron believes the Royal Commission Final Report will act as a catalyst to move the advice profession forward. “We have experienced many years of upheaval and reform but now have... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission response from Integrity Life

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According to Integrity Life MD, Chris Powell, the recommendations in the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry will herald some positive changes... Read more continue reading

Statement from ASIC Chair James Shipton on the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry

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ASIC has welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and acknowledged its important work. ASIC will consider the report... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission final report – a catalyst for change

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The Royal Commission has been a catalyst for change across the financial services sector and within AMP. The outcomes of the final report provide greater certainty and will help to... Read more continue reading