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BMW caught on car loan failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2016
... parties to ensure that the written off loans are not subject to further collections activities. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said this outcome is demonstrative of the staggering cost of poor business practices and should act as a warning to other ...

ASIC bans deceptive adviser

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... conduct falls far short of the high standards expected of those in the financial services industry," ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said. "ASIC will continue to protect consumers from advisors who engage in misleading conduct and place their interests ...

Former Westpac adviser banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... reporting obligations very seriously and we do not tolerate advisers who do not meet our standards." ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said: "This outcome shows that ASIC expects employees who are providing financial services to maintain high standards ...

LT Management fined over false SMSF advertising

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... accounting services of RS Capital for a period of two years at a cost of $2200. Commenting on the case, ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said: "Accuracy in advertising is integral to maintaining consumer trust and confidence in the SMSF sector. Such conditions ...

ASIC bans fraudulent broker

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
... credit provider. As a result, Farais was handed a one-year intensive correction order in June. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said the case demonstrates how serious the regulator is about tackling loan fraud. "We won't hesitate to take action against ...

Westpac refunds $9.2 million in unfair fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
... must have effective and robust systems in place to deliver the promised benefits to consumers," ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said. "Businesses that rely on manual processes to apply waivers, discounts and other benefits should carefully consider how ...

Unclear disclosure leads to $20 million in refunds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... charged, so that they can make an informed decision when using financial products and services," said ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell.

ANZ to refund millions in unlawfully charged fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2016
... million in fees and $3 million in interest to 376,570 retail accounts and 17,230 business accounts. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said, "Good fee disclosure is integral to ensuring that consumers are in an informed position about how best to manage ...

ASIC bans former Macquarie advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2016
... administered investment advice and Gardner provided strategic and financial planning advice to clients. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said, "Financial planners are required to meet stringent compliance standards to protect the interests of their clients ...

Unlicensed product adviser receives four year ban

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2016
... about Park Trent's practices, demonstrating he is likely to contravene financial services law. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said: "ASIC's action against Mr Cross shows that we will not hesitate to exclude property spruikers who provide unlicensed ...