Stronger Super is here

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On 1 July 2013, ASIC welcomed key Stronger Super reforms intended to make the Australian superannuation system stronger and more efficient, and to help maximise superannuant retirement income. ASIC has

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BT to refund customers after review of fees disclosed and charged

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BT Financial Group (BT) will refund customers after it discovered that some of its Wrap and SuperWrap customers have been paying adviser fees in excess of disclosed percentage ranges. In

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New ASIC guidance for platforms a boost for investors

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ASIC has moved to require investment platform operators to explain how they choose the different products on offer to investors through their platforms. The strengthened disclosure requirements are part of

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ASIC acts to improve consumer understanding of funeral insurance

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ASIC was concerned that in HFS’s advertising dealing with the price of the product:  there was insufficient information about premium increases some qualifications regarding price were inadequate This included, in

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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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