ASIC consults on foreign financial services providers relief proposals

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ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing a modified licensing regime for foreign financial service providers carrying on a financial services business in Australia with wholesale clients. These foreign providers

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Major changes affecting reported net assets and profit, and other focuses for 30 June 2018 reporting

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Announcing its focus areas for 30 June 2018 financial reports of listed entities and other entities of public interest with many stakeholders, ASIC has called on companies to focus on

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ASIC gives disclosure relief during transition to AFCA

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ASIC has announced it will give financial firms, including superannuation trustees, transitional relief until 1 July 2019 to allow them time to update mandatory disclosure documents and periodic statements with

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ASIC leads super industry on outreach trip to the APY Lands

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ASIC is on the road this week, leading a group of senior executives from the superannuation industry and the Australian Government to visit South Australia’s remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY)

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APRA and ASIC release new life-claims data

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have published new data on life insurance claims and claims related disputes for the period 1

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ASIC and RBA welcome the new BBSW calculation methodology

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ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have welcomed the new BBSW calculation methodology, which commenced last week. The bank bill swap rate (BBSW) rate is a major interest

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Scammers turn up the heat on Australian investors

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During National Scams Awareness Week (21 – 25 May), ASIC is warning investors to be on high alert to investment scams. Figures released today from the ACCC’s Targeting Scams Report show

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ASIC consults on code of ethics compliance schemes for financial advisers

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a consultation paper outlining its proposed approach to approving and overseeing compliance schemes for financial advisers. Incoming training and education requirements for

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ASIC reviews accountant compliance with changes to SMSF advice licensing

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ASIC has completed a review designed to identify unlicensed accountants recommending clients set up self-managed superannuation funds (unlicensed SMSF advice). The review found no systemic concerns around the provision of

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ASIC welcomes AFCA authorisation

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ASIC welcomes the authorisation by the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services of the operator of the new single external dispute resolution (EDR) scheme for consumer and small business complaints: the Australian

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