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Equititrust CEO remains permanently banned

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2016
... application for a review of ASIC's decision to permanently ban him from providing financial services. ASIC commissioner John Price said McIvor's conduct was at the most serious end of the offending range and that it was appropriate he be permanently ...

ASIC drops proceedings against two former directors

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016
... understand properly those deficiencies; and the clear need to uphold the integrity of the SMSF system." ASIC Commissioner John Price said: "To safeguard the SMSF sector, ASIC will continue to use its power to disqualify approved SMSF auditors that don't ...

Regulatory sandbox exemption welcomed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... between leaders in the fintech community, ASIC and Federal Treasury that started late last year." ASIC commissioner John Price said: "We believe the measures proposed in this consultation paper will help to lower barriers to entry faced by fintech start-ups ...

MFSIM execs use $143.5m in client money to repay debts

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... company also seem... to qualify them as its 'high managerial agents.'" Commenting on the findings, ASIC commissioner John Price said: "Company officers, including directors, play a very important role as gatekeepers in Australia's financial system. In ...

Government pushes "regulatory sandbox" for fintech startups

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
... fintech innovation while maintaining protections to ensure investor and consumer trust and confidence," ASIC commissioner John Price said. He added: "ASIC anticipates that the proposed regulatory sandbox exemption may bring better financial services ...

ASIC consults on robo regulation

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2016
... potential to offer Australian consumers access to good quality, low-cost, financial advice," said ASIC commissioner John Price. "ASIC is committed to helping industry take advantage of the opportunities offered by robo-advice while ensuring that investor ...

ASIC tightens Macquarie's AFSL

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... licensees to maintain strict controls and follow proper procedures in their handling of client funds," ASIC commissioner John Price said. "Where that does not occur, ASIC will take action to ensure a licensee's ability to continue operating is contingent ...

Third SMSF auditor banned

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2015
... June 2013 and 2014 when he was not a registered company auditor under the Corporations Act 2001. ASIC Commissioner John Price said auditors are important gatekeepers who play a crucial role in the SMSF sector. "SMSF auditors must maintain high standards ...

ASIC bans another SMSF auditor

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... their role adequately and meet professional standards to promote confidence in the SMSF sector," said ASIC commissioner John Price. He added, "Compliance with the independence requirements is fundamental in fostering this confidence. ASIC will continue ...

SMSF auditor disqualified

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015
... application with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC's disqualification decision. ASIC Commissioner John Price said as the SMSF sector continues to grow in popularity with Australian investors it is critical that approved SMSF auditors ...