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ASIC’s hybrids warning: don’t be dazzled, be wary of the risks

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC today reiterated its advice to consumers to be aware of the risks and complexities of hybrid securities following a number of offers to have hit the market recently. While

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28 Aug 2012

Industry unites behind Financial Planning Week

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

Representatives of the financial services industry have united behind the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week. The initiative aims to educate Australians on the importance of financial planning and

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23 Aug 2012

How can your clients keep track of their spending?

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC’s 2012 spending clock estimates the average Australian household will spend $69,166 on general living costs in 2012. This amounts to $1,290 per week [1]. Yet only 54% of people

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14 Aug 2012

ASIC consults on FOFA reforms

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has released consultation papers containing proposed guidance for two aspects of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms – scaled advice and the best interests duty. The work seeks

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10 Aug 2012

ASIC to launch consumer and financial literacy package for primary teachers

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC will join teachers and education leaders this week for the launch of the MoneySmart Teaching Primary professional learning package – a new resource to help teachers deliver consumer and

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07 Aug 2012

ASIC to help industry implement Stronger Super

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has announced initiatives to help industry understand their regulatory obligations under the Stronger Super reforms. This follows the recent release of exposure draft legislation on the reforms. ASIC’s announcement includes:

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30 Jul 2012

ASIC makes new rules on suspicious activity reporting

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has made new market integrity rules for suspicious activity reporting and short sale tagging requirements which will apply for the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Chi-X markets. The suspicious

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17 Jul 2012

FPA calls on ASIC for further clarity on national standards

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has responded to the ASIC announcement last week on the next phase in its proposal to implement a national exam for financial planners. The FPA is calling

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02 Jul 2012

ASIC: Shorter PDS regime guidance and relief

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has issued guidance to assist issuers of superannuation products and simple managed investment schemes comply with the shorter product disclosure statement (PDS) regime. The shorter PDS regime commences fully

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19 Jun 2012

Applying for an Australian financial services licence made easier

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Applying for an Australian financial services (AFS) licence will be more efficient and involve less paperwork following changes announced by ASIC. Revisions to ASIC’s regulatory guidance for AFS licence applicants

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13 Jun 2012

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