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Future Fund slapped with new disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... the new level of disclosure is broadly consistent with what is required of superannuation funds as set out in the Corporations Amendment (Portfolio Holdings Disclosure) Regulations 2021. In August, Future Fund posted a 6% return in FY23, well-below its ...

VanEck to launch three fixed income ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... Australian government and semi-government bonds. The Australian government and its state and territories' treasury corporations are highly rated and provide dependable income. "Investors can position their portfolios using our new ETFs to minimise ...

Adviser exam records 73% pass rate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... tests candidates in three core areas: financial advice regulatory and legal obligations, including Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, the Privacy Act and the Tax Agent Services Act; applied ...

Experience pathway enshrined in legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... qualification standards by that date cease to be a relevant provider and will face civil penalty sanctions for breaching the Corporations Act if they continue to provide personal financial advice. Previously, new entrants must complete an approved qualification ...

Janus Henderson launches new fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... Equity Fund to local investors, the result of increased client demand. The fund provides exposure to countries and corporations at different stages of economic and political development, targeting a total return before fees of 2.75% above the MSCI Emerging ...

ASX profits hit by CHESS setbacks, acts on review findings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023
... examining whether ASX and its subsidiaries, along with its directors and officers, violated the ASIC Act 2001 and Corporations Act 2001. ASIC is focusing on the oversight of the program and the accuracy of statements and disclosures made by the ASX about ...

ASIC proposes five-year extension to DDO

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... operation of the instrument to retain certainty for industry ahead of potential law reform. ASIC assessed that the ASIC Corporations (Design and Distribution Obligations Interim Measures) 2021/784 instrument is operating effectively and efficiently and ...

FSCP issues slap on the wrist to adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... Subsequently, the adviser was given a written reprimand in breaching sections 961B(1), 961G, 961J(1) and 921E(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to personal advice provided to retail clients between January 2022 and March 2022. Looking closely ...

ASIC looking to send message with eToro action

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
... life insurer was penalised by the Federal Court after it was found guilty of several breaches of the ASIC Act, the Corporations Act, and the Insurance Contracts Act between November 2015 and October 2018.

Treasury consults again on FFSP exemptions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... (Measures for Future Bills) Bill 2023: Licensing Exemptions for Foreign Financial Services Providers, amending the Corporations Act to better facilitate cross-border financial services while ensuring regulatory oversight. Within the Bill, the government ...