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ASIC suspends Newcastle advice firm's AFSL over missing key person

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... conditions on their licence and ensure they operate according to those conditions. The suspension is part of ASIC's broader review of advice licensees that use lead generation services and reinforces its ongoing focus to ensure compliance by AFSL hol ...

ASIC invites feedback on disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... have their say on changes to stamp duty and portfolio holdings disclosure requirements. The request follows a targeted review of superannuation investment disclosure requirements announced by the regulatory in August 2025. ASIC is proposing stamp duty ...

ASIC takes SMSF auditor to court for continuing work despite ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... conduct is not up to standard," ASIC said. Convery had applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for a stay and review of the confirmed disqualification decision, both of which were dismissed by the AAT. This matter is being prosecuted by ...

Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... over the next year to support members transitioning to retirement. Additionally, 36% described intentions to conduct a review of longevity products or introduce a new product to address longevity risk by 30 June 2026. "A strong governance framework to ...

ASIC releases new ETP guide amid booming market

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... various policy issues, ASIC said. RG 282 replaces INFO 230 Exchange-traded products: Admission guidelines; R eport 583 Review of exchange-traded products and Report 282 Regulation of exchange-traded funds.

Majority of SMSF establishments based on bad advice: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... the notion of control to justify recommending SMSFs without exploring what control meant to the clients," Report 824: Review of SMSF establishment advice states. The advisers also acted more as "order-takers" and did not conduct a reasonable investigation ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... funds to increase premiums in recent years, further fuelling sustainability concerns. Delay, delay, delay ASIC's review of death benefit claims demonstrated that when members or their grieving loved ones have been at their most vulnerable, super ...

Adviser banned after $11.3m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... business," ASIC said. ASIC banned Northcott on April 28, but on April 29 Northcott lodged an appeal to the ART for a review of ASIC's decision. He also made an application to stay ASIC's decision to ban him and for confidentiality directions. On October ...

ASIC slaps MWL adviser with ban over Shield involvement

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... ban was effective 25 July 2025, but a delayed announcement was due to a stay and confidentiality request, alongside a review of ASIC's decision, were lodged by Spooner on the same day with the Administrative Review Tribunal. The tribunal refused the ...

Public feedback welcomed for Life Code improvements

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
The independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) has released a consultation paper, setting out key questions to stakeholders and the public on how the Life Code can improve consumer benefits and insurers' conduct. The review ...