APIR and Objective Keystone align ahead of TMDs

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Financial services utility, APIR Systems, and listed software solutions provider, Objective Keystone, have entered into an integration partnership allowing product issuers to disseminate Target Market Determination (TMD) data and the

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APIR launches insurance product functionality

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Financial services utility APIR Systems has expanded its capabilities to include the Australian insurance sector, with insurers now able to apply for an APIR code for their products. According to

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APIR launches TMD-hosting functionality

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Financial services utility, APIR Systems, has launched new functionality to provide clients with the ability to store Target Market Determinations (TMDs), ahead of the impending Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO)

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APIR to pilot centralised TMD data offering

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Financial services utility, APIR Systems, will be conducting a pilot program this week to showcase its ability to house a centralised Target Market Determination (TMD) repository ahead of the impending

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Wealth industry set for growth

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COVID-19 has not slowed the growth in the Australian wealth industry, with the number of products registered over the past 12-18 months significantly higher than the ten-year annual average, according

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30 September LEI deadline looms for SMSFs

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With no further extension of relief by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in sight, the 30 September deadline for legal entities, including self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), to obtain

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Asia Region Funds Passport bill is good news for Australian financial industry

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The passing by both Houses of the Bill to introduce the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) is good news for the Australian financial services industry and will play a key

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Gryphon Capital Income Trust raises $175.3 million and successfully lists on the ASX

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  Gryphon Capital Income Trust (GCI or Fund) has commenced trading on the ASX, under the code GCI. This follows a successful and comprehensive roadshow process which raised $175.3m. Ashley

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Global investment harmonisation to improve investor outcomes

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The Banking Royal Commission has brought the issue of regulation, and consumer protection, top of mind, but it will be important that any increased regulation that occurs as a result

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Regional identification regime important for efficient Asia Regional Fund Passport operating model

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The release of draft legislation and launch of a pilot program for the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) is a positive step in the initiative to facilitate cross-border distribution of funds

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