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Adviser jailed for blowing client funds on fast cars

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2014

... investigations have led to two individuals being sentenced to a combined total of more than 10 years in jail," ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said. "ASIC will act to ensure those who disregard their responsibilities face the appropriate penalty. As today's ...

Investors vulnerable as property schemes shirk risk disclosure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014

... investors in a vulnerable position according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said a review into the sector's disclosure was 'disappointing'. "The results are disappointing especially when ...

ASIC concerned about SMSFs, warns spruikers

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2014

... investors use SMSFs to invest in property must ensure they are appropriately licensed to provide the advice," ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said during a speech at a CPA Australia conference. Tanzer argued that "with the increased popularity of SMSFs ...

SMSFs get off lightly in FSI interim report

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2014

... made no mention of making any changes to this. However, SMSF advisers and accountants are regulated by ASIC. ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer today gave a speech on the regulation of SMSF service providers. He singled out the need for SMSF auditors to be ...

ASIC considers compulsory advice for complex products

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 14 JUL 2014

... simple when in fact it has a complex structure or complex features that may have an impact on its performance," ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer said. "ASIC will continue to monitor issuers' compliance with disclosure and advertising when selling complex ...

ASIC warns fund managers to fix fee disclosure

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2014

... on a consistent and comparable basis in order for consumers to make meaningful comparisons between products," ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said. "Our review shows that there is some inconsistency at the moment and we will work with industry to improve ...

ISA to change Compare the Pair ads

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014

... methodology," he told Financial Standard. "We've sat down and worked with ASIC. There was no enforceable undertaking." ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer said: 'ASIC wants consumers to be aware that when deciding to change their superannuation fund, they ...

ASIC asks FSI for more flexible toolkit

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2014

... toolkit and increase its scope to address market problems. Giving a speech at the Corporate Governance Forum, ASIC commissioner John Price said the financial services landscape had changed significantly since the 1997 Wallis Inquiry. Markets have become ...

IFS caught investing in unregistered schemes

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2014

... the process, and this highlights our approach to working with entities who report potential breaches to ASIC," ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said.

ASIC warns of complacency over confidential information

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2014

... guidance and robust industry standards, ensures retail investors can be confident in the integrity of the market," ASIC Commissioner John Price said. "However, it's important for companies not to become complacent. They should address any perception ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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