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Advisers urged to keep up pressure on FOFA change

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... before the legislation is considered by parliament, removing the opt-in clause, improving the drafting of the best interests duty, and to further refine the ban of commissions on risk insurance inside super. Life insurance specialist Asteron Life is ...

ASIC releases FOFA guidance plan

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2011
... other industry participants before that date. The guidance will outline ASIC's expectations for meeting the best interests duty, its final guidance on scaled advice that will take into account the "best interests duty and will discuss a range of topics ...

Govt releases intra-fund advice rules

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2011
... superannuation entity. "Intra-fund advice will be subject to key FOFA regulatory requirements, such as the best interests duty, thereby promoting a level playing field with other forms of financial advice. In addition, this definition provides safeguards ...

Advisers launch FOFA attack

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2011
... publication, the Government's position has been made clear. The FOFA information pack states the introduction of a best interests duty will ensure that clients are only advised to switch insurance policies when it is in their best interests. The Government ...