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ASIC issues draft SRI guidelines

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has today released draft guidelines for the inclusion of information relating to labour standards and environmental, social and ethical factors in the product disclosure statements (PDSs) of ...

ASIC releases fee disclosure model to mixed support from industry groups

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released its much-awaited fee disclosure template, but which has gained only qualified support from major industry groups. Under the new model providers of investment products will be ...

IFSA approves ASIC "fees at a glance" template

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has welcomed the release of a standardised fee disclosure template by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) for financial products and services. "IFSA has been a strident ...

ASFA issues disclosure and risk management best practice guidelines

... Smith said. The second paper, on disclosure, is designed to assist super funds to develop their own Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) in addition to complying with other disclosure requirements under the Financial Services Reform (FSR) regime.

Westpac Office Trust consolidates Sydney office tower construction projects

... remaining office space. The responsible entity, Westpac Funds Management Pty Limited, has lodged a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) with the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) for the issue of 365 million units at an issue price of ...

ASFA calls for standardised fees and charges disclosure

... everyone's interests that consumers feel engaged where super is concerned," she said. "A user-friendly Product Disclosure Statement that meets the needs of a wide range of consumers, not just those who are highly financially literate, is a first step ...

ASIC moves to further ease PDS burden

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has again acted to ease the burden felt by companies due to their legal obligation to keep Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs) up-to-date. Reacting to industry pressure, ASIC has issued a ...