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Milestone ETF Rule passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019
... maturation of exchange-traded funds, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopting a new rule to modernise their regulation. Twenty seven years on from the launch of the first ETF, the SEC has voted to adopt a new rule and form amendments designed ...

Results of ASIC MDA review imminent

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019
The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) has released its submission to ASIC as the regulator reviews managed accounts, with a special focus on managed discretionary accounts (MDAs). This comes ahead of the results of ASIC's review of ...

Technology coming for advice jobs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019
... channels to maximise the efficiency of advice distribution." Further, regtech will drive efficiencies in compliance and regulation - meaning fewer man hours are needed in compliance work. Manual data entry will likely also become a thing of the past ...

APRA considers appeal in IOOF case

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2019
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has labelled its failed action against IOOF and five of its senior officers as a test case. APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell said the regulator was disappointed by the decision last week but added the case ...

Australia investor friendly, not consumer friendly: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2019
... in some markets." This is the third consecutive time Australia has received a top grade, reflecting that effective regulation has led to greater fee transparency. "We conclude that the investor experience is improving across multiple markets given lower ...

Government moves to expand design, distribution laws

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
Consultation is open for exposure draft regulations extending the Federal government's design and distribution obligations. The government has released updated design and distribution obligations, which now extend to investor directed portfolio services ...

One regulatory regime enough: FSC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... cost. According to the FSC, tax financial advice should be overseen by ASIC as laid out in the second option for the regulation of tax advice in the review's discussion paper, removing the need for duplication of regulators and unnecessary cost. "The ...

Super funds recognised in UNPRI awards

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2019
... accountability; and by addressing obstacles to a sustainable financial system that lie within market practices, structures and regulation.

Wealth manager awards tech mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... Partners Sydney Wealth Management. Pitcher Partners Sydney Wealth Management chief executive Charlie Viola said increasing regulation and higher client expectations make it important for the firm to have access to technology that empowers and enhances ...

Train of legislation to hit advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2019
... will have on the public's ability to access advice, Bishop said: "Our government should be careful that the increased regulation does not increase the cost of financial advice." "There is already a perception that you have to be wealthy to get advice." ...