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Lonsec shuts door on rating 'shopping' with new rankings

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2013

Research house Lonsec has added two new ratings, including one which gives greater transparency for instances where a product is removed from the rating process - a practice used by managers to avoid unfavourable ratings. From 1 July, new Australian ...

Platforms to explain choice of investment products

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013

... external dispute resolution and corresponding compensation arrangements. The revised guidance is contained in Regulatory Guide 148 Platforms that are managed investment schemes and accompanied by new class orders.

ASIC to accept submissions for 'hedge fund' definition

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013

... funds that do not exhibit the same risks to investors as 'true' hedge funds, ASIC said. The commencement of the regulatory guide 'Hedge Funds: improving disclosure' has been postponed until February 1, 2014, to allow time for submissions. The currently ...

Is benchmarking being legislated?

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 15 APR 2013

... big losses for investors if it encourages the industry to take a shallow approach to risk management. "ASIC's Regulatory Guide 175 could result in poor outcomes if it encourages the industry to fall back on investment benchmarks as justification for ...

MDA guidance review will bring coherence and consistency

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013

... recently received its first Lonsec rating. Industry players have until 19 April to submit their views with the final regulatory guide released by Christmas. The 84-page paper is the most detailed review that ASIC has undertaken since 2004.

ASIC releases draft super benefits calculator guidelines

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013

... their pension entitlement. ASIC has asked for public comments to be lodged by 19 April so they can issue their regulatory guide by 30 April. Once issued, ASIC said they do not intend to modify the guide for the foreseeable future.

Managed accounts set for an overhaul

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 11 MAR 2013

... Accounts (MDA) should be operated. Industry players have until 19 April to submit their views with the final regulatory guide released by Christmas. The 84-page paper is the most detailed review that ASIC has undertaken since 2004. Among a list of issues ...

AFA outlines stance on conflicted remuneration

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2013

... on conflicted remuneration. The AFA already sent the document to the regulator, which is expected to release a regulatory guide on conflicted remuneration by the end of this month. "We are concerned that the ASIC consult paper does not give full consideration ...

Advisers at risk over asset-based fees

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2013

... difficult to smoke anywhere." Similarly, regulation outlined in the Australian Securities & Investment Commission's regulatory guide 175, does not stamp-out asset-based fees, but it does mean many advisers are at risk of falling foul of the Conflicts ...

FOFA guidance released

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012

Two key pieces of guidance for the Federal Government's Future of Financial Advice reforms were released by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission Yesterday. Regulatory guides that the corporate watchdog said had been produced after extensive ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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