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Bogus super fund a wake-up call for investors: ASIC

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2012
... Regulation Authority (APRA) purposes, and Aussie Super is not an APRA-registered superannuation fund. ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer said investors need to be cautious when offered unsolicited investment advice and products. 'Potential investors should ...

New hedge fund rules for post-GFC environment

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2012
... following recent high-profile cases of fraud. Addressing the Australian Hedge Fund Forum yesterday, ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said the rules had been strongly influenced by the $176 million collapse of Trio Capital, where money was invested in two ...

Lion Adv cancelled/Hickie banned

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012
... like shareholders and creditors have the information available to them to help them make informed decisions," said Greg Tanzer, commissioner of ASIC. "Licensees who fail to maintain adequate PI insurance expose retail clients to the risk that they go ...

ASIC issues crowd funding guidance

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012
... "Crowd funding, as a discrete activity, is not prohibited in Australia nor is it generally regulated by ASIC," said Greg Tanzer, commissioner, ASIC However, the corporate regulator has pointed out some risks for operators of crowd funding websites and ...

Conflicts of interest worry ASIC

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012
... identify conflicts of interest present in the business models reviewed which need to be managed appropriately," said Greg Tanzer, commissioner of ASIC. Tanzer said the conflicts included fee structures based on preferring services and in-house funds ...

ASIC raises bar on OTC derivatives

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2012
... minimum net tangible asset (NTA) requirements for retail over-the-counter (OTC) derivative issuers. ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer said the new requirements had been developed to help ensure AFS licensees have adequate resources to effectively manage ...

ASIC boosts Stronger Super education program

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
... interaction with industry through this process will help drive better outcomes for industry and their clients," said Greg Tanzer, commissioner at ASIC. Depending on the final passage of legislation, the regulator expects to consult by the end of 2012 ...

ASIC eyes off UL property

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2012
... meet both the legal obligations of the responsible entities and good practice within the industry. ASIC commissioner, Greg Tanzer, said ASIC chose responsible entities operating unlisted property schemes because they are a popular investment vehicle ...

ASIC bans financial services director

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2012
... services industry and showed there are consequences for those who fail to comply with financial services laws," said Greg Tanzer ASIC commissioner. Grochowski has the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to seek a review of ASIC's decision. ...

ASIC streamlines AFS licence process

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2012
... electronically, and certified true copies of background credential checks known as 'People Proofs'. ASIC commissioner, Greg Tanzer, said these changes will save industry time and money, especially important for small business operators. "These updates ...