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AQUA II exemptions unfairly favour ASX: FSC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013
... FSC members - in mind when it called for a 'level playing field'. ASIC is currently taking submissions on its consultation paper (CP 208), and so far only the FSC's has been made public.

FPA sets out opposition to self-education cap

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2013
... advice and at the same time, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently issued consultation paper CP212 that proposes to increase competency and training standards for advisers. The paper suggests that advisers should have ...

ASIC urged to extend 'wet signatures' exemption

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
... investor to allow for faster, easier trading, electronically via the ASX. The full details of which are in ASIC Consultation Paper 208. The move is supported by fund managers, but Sweeney said the rules should to be widened to include all electronic ...

ASIC proposes stricter training requirements for advisers

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
... proposed an increase in the knowledge and skill requirements for financial planners. The regulator has released a consultation paper on training standards for planners who provide financial product advice and is open for submissions until September 30 ...

AQUA II poses a challenge to wraps

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
... Managed Funds Service (AMFS) - informally known as AQUA II - may be on the horizon following the release of a consultation paper by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Widely seen as an alternative to big platforms, the AMFS ...

ASIC takes aim at charitable investment funds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a consultation paper proposing changes to existing exemptions for charities that raise investment funds. The proposed changes will affect approximately 200 charitable investment ...

Confusion reigns over financial literacy

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
... regulators prefer the definition of 'financial capability.' Reflecting the continued confusion, ASIC has issued a consultation paper that asks for feedback on what should be the Australian definition of the term. The inability to define financial literacy ...

ASIC MDA review requires further clarity: IMAP

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) addressing the regulator's renewed approach to MDA's in Consultation Paper 200: Updates to RG 179, IMAP argued that: "The requirement for annual reviews imposes a cost on the advising organisation ...

Opposition and VOFF criticise response to Trio report

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
... the government has accepted some of the recommendations, it seems its next steps are to 'consult', 'release a consultation paper', update some websites and otherwise give the appearance of action while not doing very much at all." On the other hand ...

ASIC delays start date for advisers exam

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... enhanced training standards, is an important element in achieving this objective." In April 2011 ASIC issued a consultation paper in which it sought feedback on proposals regarding an assessment and professional development framework for financial advisers ...