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ASIC: Update on financial advisers exam

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ASIC has provided an update on the proposal to introduce a national examination for financial advisers. ASIC has decided to delay work on the implementation of the exam to allow appropriate

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12 Apr 2013

ASIC finalises regulatory framework for trading Commonwealth G’vt Securities

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ASIC has amended existing market integrity rules and related guidance to help with the introduction of retail trading of Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS) depository interests on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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28 Mar 2013

Public warned about scams impersonating ASIC and Sydney Credit Union

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ASIC has warned the public to be wary of an email claiming to be from Sydney Credit Union Ltd and which contains references to ASIC Chairman, Greg Medcraft. The email

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26 Mar 2013

ASIC consults on risk management for responsible entities

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ASIC has released a consultation paper and proposed regulatory guidance on risk management practices for responsible entities in the managed funds sector. ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer said the need to standardise

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22 Mar 2013

ASIC seeks stakeholder feedback

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ASIC is seeking feedback from external stakeholders as part of its third stakeholder survey. “ASIC strives to be engaged with stakeholders so this survey is crucial for us. The information

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15 Mar 2013

ASIC consults on managed discretionary accounts

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ASIC has announced it is reviewing its guidance and regulation of managed discretionary accounts (MDAs). Consultation Paper 200 Managed discretionary accounts: Updates to RG 179 (CP 200) outlines proposed changes to

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11 Mar 2013

ASIC’s MoneySmart releases new reverse mortgage calculator

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ASIC has launched a new reverse mortgage calculator on its MoneySmart website. Robert Drake, ASIC’s Senior Executive – Financial Literacy said, ‘The calculator is a great tool if you or

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06 Mar 2013

ASIC releases guidance on conflicted remuneration ban

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ASIC has finalised guidance to help industry understand the practical operation of the ban on conflicted remuneration and how ASIC will administer it. The ban on conflicted remuneration is part

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05 Mar 2013

ASIC releases guidance on code approval under FOFA

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ASIC will now consider applications for approval of Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) codes following the release of guidance. The guidance, in the form of an update to Regulatory Guide

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04 Mar 2013

ASIC publishes fifth market supervision report

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ASIC has published its fifth report on the supervision of Australian financial markets and market participants. Report 327 ASIC supervision of markets and participants: July to December 2012 (REP 327) shows

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27 Feb 2013

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