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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ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs

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ASIC is focused on misleading or deceptive conduct in the marketing and selling of digital or virtual tokens via initial coin offerings (ICOs). These offers can involve significant risks for

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ASIC releases guidance on AFS licensing exemption for tax and BAS agents

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has updated its guidance for accountants who provide services on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to cover the exemption from the Australian Financial Services

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ASIC releases updated guidance on client money

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ASIC has released updated guidance for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees that hold client money for trading in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. The guidance coincides with the start of ASIC’s Client Money

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ASIC releases market integrity report

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ASIC has released its latest report on market integrity for the period 1 July to 31 December 2017. Read Report 569 Market integrity report: July to December 2017 The report covers

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ASIC extends the transition period for superannuation and retirement calculators

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ASIC has extended, to 1 July 2019, the time that providers of retirement and superannuation calculators have to comply with the requirement that generic financial calculators must account for inflation.

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