Singaporean and Australian regulators sign agreement to support innovative businesses

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and ASIC have signed an Innovation Functions Co-operation Agreement which aims to help innovative businesses in Singapore and Australia in their foray to the respective

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Limited AFS licensing regime: Transitional arrangements end 30 June 2016

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ASIC has warned that from 1 July 2016, accountants must hold a limited Australian financial services (AFS) licence or be an authorised representative of a licence-holder or licensee in order to

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ASIC smooths transition for responsible entities to implement new tax system for managed investment trusts

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ASIC has granted relief to assist responsible entities of registered schemes to allow them to make changes to their constitutions without automatically holding a members’ meeting. The relief will assist

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ASIC releases its third licensing activity report

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ASIC yesterday published its third report on its approach to licence applications. Report 478 Overview of licensing and professional registration applications: July to December 2015 (REP 478) sets out recent regulatory outcomes

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Greg Medcraft passes IOSCO leadership to Ashley Alder of the Hong Kong SFC

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ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft has confirmed he has decided not to seek a further term as chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The new

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Innovation Hub: Regulatory sandbox proposal

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ASIC has provided a further update on its Innovation Hub (see 15-211MR for our previous update). ASIC’s Innovation Hub has now been operating for just over a year and is continuing

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ASIC’s latest enforcement report outlines key outcomes and areas of focus for the future

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ASIC has released its enforcement report for the period 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015. The report highlights ASIC’s key areas of focus for the organisation and outcomes supporting

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ASIC consults on proposed guidance about ‘robo-advice’

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ASIC yesterday released a consultation paper and a draft Regulatory Guide on regulating digital financial product advice (also commonly known as robo-advice). ASIC Commissioner John Price said, ‘ASIC is keen to

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ASIC targets financial services licensees using the term “independent”

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Wilson HTM Ltd (Wilson), iSelect Life Pty Ltd (iSelect) and Citywide Insurance Brokers and Financial Planners Pty Ltd (Citywide) have taken steps to remove or amend claims made about the

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ASIC guidance to employers about super

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ASIC has updated its MoneySmart website to help employers select a default superannuation fund for employees. ‘Super is a complex area, not just for individuals but for employers as well

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