ASIC provides update on Trio

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ASIC has provided an update on the work relating to the collapse of Trio Capital. Enforcement ASIC has taken enforcement action on Trio against a range of gatekeepers. This includes directors

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ASIC highlights concerns in money handling

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An ASIC review of client money handling and reconciliation practices has shown non-compliance by a number of issuers of over-the-counter contracts for difference (CFDs) and margin FX derivatives. ASIC is

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ASIC releases policies on adviser training for carbon financial products

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ASIC has released its final policies on adviser training and financial requirements for entities and individuals providing financial services in relation to emissions units following a public consultation (refer Consultation Paper

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ASIC releases exchange traded funds report

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ASIC has released a report on exchange traded funds (ETFs) which outlines how this growing industry is regulated in Australia and the impact of proposed international principles to address concerns by

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ASIC improves disclosure of unlisted property scheme risks

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ASIC has introduced a new disclosure principle and six new disclosure benchmarks for unlisted property schemes to improve investors’ awareness of the risks of investing in these products. Regulatory Guide 46

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ASIC releases full report on retirement advice shadow shopping research

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ASIC today released the full findings of ‘shadow shopping’ research which examined financial advice given to people to help them plan for retirement. The purpose of Report 279 Shadow shopping

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Exclusive FPA workshops address Shadow Shopper report for financial planners

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today announced that, in partnership with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), it will be conducting a series

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ASIC paper (CP 176) reviewing regulatory approach to platforms

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ASIC yesterday announced it is reviewing its regulatory approach to platforms as part of broader efforts to promote investor confidence in the sector. The platforms sector attracts significant funds. In

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ASIC releases policy on enforcement and investigations

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ASIC has released policy documents discussing how it undertakes investigations and enforcement activity. The policy documents are: Information Sheet 151: ASIC’s approach to enforcement (INFO 151). This discusses how ASIC

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ASIC releases third market supervision report

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ASIC has issued its third report on the supervision of Australian financial markets and market participants. Report 277 ASIC supervision of markets and participants: July to December 2011 (REP 277) identified

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