ASIC urges consumers to question whether SMSFs are right for them

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ASIC has warned Australian investors considering establishing their own self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) to be particularly aware of the potential downside to such a strategy, and that many Australians set

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Consumers see value in financial advice, but lack of trust remains an issue

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New ASIC consumer research released reveals the barriers faced by consumers when considering financial advice. ASIC’s Report 627, Financial advice: What consumers really think (REP 627) presents independent research into consumer experiences of,

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Details for public hearings on ASIC’s responsible lending guidance announced

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ASIC will hold public hearings in Sydney on the 12th of August and Melbourne on the 19th of August. The hearings are part of the wider public consultation on ASIC’s

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ASIC has warned superannuation trustees about influencing employers’s choice of default fund through improper inducements

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ASIC has issued guidance to superannuation trustees, reminding them that using improper inducements to influence employers in their choice of default fund is illegal. The guidance set out in Infosheet

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Industry funding reminder for financial services licensees

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ASIC has reminded Australian financial services and Australian credit licensees who have industry funding obligations to factor in the time it may take ASIC to assess applications to cancel or

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ASIC warns trustees about Protecting Your Super laws and provides guidance for consumers

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ASIC has called on superannuation trustees to provide helpful and balanced communications to their members regarding the Protecting Your Super package (PYSP) of reforms, which are due to take effect

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ASIC surveys highlight continued growth in innovative funding platforms

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Recent surveys of market sectors supported through ASIC’s Innovation Hub shows fintech businesses are continuing to see growth in demand for alternative funding sources. ASIC’s Innovation Hub exists to foster innovation that

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ASIC puts spotlight on the rapidly growing buy now pay later industry

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ASIC has released its first review of the rapidly growing buy now pay later industry. The review of this diverse and evolving market has found that buy now pay later

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Six Park welcomes Danielle Press to the board

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Automated investment provider Six Park has announced it has appointed Danielle Press to its board of directors. Danielle is a former CEO of Equipsuper, former CEO of Myer Family Company (MFCo)

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