ASIC slams funds' serious deficiencies over advice fee chargesBY JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2024 12:55PMA review by ASIC has found evidence of poor oversight of advice fee deductions by superannuation trustees, with some allowing charges of up to $20,000 before raising concerns and some not conducting any checks of advice documents at all. Related News |
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