ASIC consults on enhancements to training standards

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ASIC yesterday released a consultation paper proposing enhancements to the training standards for people who provide financial product advice. Consultation Paper 212 Licensing: Training of financial product advisers – Updates to

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ASIC to launch tools for first time financial decisions

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will launch today new tools to help 16 – 25 year olds keep their finances in check. ASIC’s MoneySmart Rookie education initiative aims

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ASIC releases information sheet about applying for a limited AFS licence

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ASIC has released an information sheet to assist those intending to apply for a limited Australian financial services (AFS) licence. Information Sheet 179 Applying for a limited AFS licence (INFO

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ASIC consults on relief for the ASX Managed Fund Service

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ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing relief for retail clients who apply for an interest in a registered simple managed investment scheme through the proposed ASX Managed Funds Service (AMFS).

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ASIC national online business names register – one year on

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The national business names register in Australia became a reality one year ago today. Eight separate state and territory business name registers have made way for a single online register

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ASIC concerns lead to insurance comparison website changes

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ASIC concerns about potentially misleading content on the insurance comparison website of JustEzi Pty Ltd (JustEzi) has led to the removal of online material. ASIC’s concerns arose from a comparison

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ASIC urges licensees to review and improve recruitment of new advisers

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ASIC has warned financial services licensees to ensure they have robust recruitment processes in place when appointing representatives who have worked for a business ASIC has taken action against. The

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Consumers warned about scam impersonating ASIC

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ASIC urges the public to be wary of cold callers claiming to represent ASIC. Based offshore, these callers claim to be able to assist you in retrieving money lost in

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ASIC health check on capital protected products

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ASIC has released a health check of the Australian market for unlisted retail structured products promoted as having capital protection or a capital guarantee. Key points: Capital protection or capital guarantee

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Maintaining a healthy SMSF sector – Improving the quality of advice

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ASIC has released Report 337 SMSFs: Improving the quality of advice given to investors. The report summarises the findings from the first major project undertaken by ASIC’s Self-managed superannuation fund

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