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Infocus launches free robo-advice solution

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... investment calculation methodology supports some of the largest direct advice providers in the US and has been modified for application in the Australian investment market. For direct investors, investments are made via technology partner Praemium. Users ...

Last-minute accountant AFSL applications creating ASIC backlog

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
... funds is a criminal offence and significant penalties apply. "Accountants and other advisers who have not had their application for a limited AFS licence approved by ASIC need to implement contingencies until such time as their applications have been ...

ASIC drops Macquarie AFSL conditions

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016
... in supporting compliance with the client money requirements and s912D of the Act and recommend enhancements to the application of Macquarie's client money framework. Following the review, KPMG concluded that "Macquarie is applying Macquarie's framework ...

AIA and AdviserLogic partnership to benefit advisers

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
Life insurer AIA Australia has unveiled a new risk-specific data feed to AdviserLogic to help financial advisers produce faster and more accurate client information for administering life insurance policies. The new data feeds aim to help reduce time ...

Topdocs extends ABN and TFN automation

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016
Following on from its automation of the Australian Business Number and Tax File Number application process for SMSFs, Topdocs has now extended the time saving feature to companies and trusts in what it says is an industry first. With over 200,000 companies ...

ASIC and Singapore regulator sign co-op agreement

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
... gateway to other markets in Asia. MAS is also looking forward to partner ASIC in joint innovation projects on the application of key technologies such as digital and mobile payments, blockchain and distributed ledgers, big data, and Application Programming ...

ASIC warns SMSF accountants to have backup plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016
... approved by 30 June. Accountants who lodged their applications after 1 March 2016 face a "significant risk" that their application will not be assessed or approved, according to ASIC who is currently writing to late applicants to remind them of such ...

Former Equititrust CEO appeal refused

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has refused an application by former chief executive officer and founding director of Equititrust (in liquidation) to overturn a permanent ban. Mark McIvor applied for an order staying the operation and implementation ...

Lack of resources impacting ASIC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
The latest licensing activity report released by ASIC reveals that the number of Australian financial services (AFS) applications approved was lower than the two preceding periods, citing a lack of staff and resources as one of the main reasons for ...

Court dismisses ex-AMP planner seeking hold on ASIC ban

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
The Federal Court has dismissed an application made by a financial planner to restrain ASIC from making a possible banning order. ASIC issued Lionsgate Financial Group planner Rommel Panganiban with a hearing notice in late 2015 relating to concerns ...