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Federal government responds to white collar crime Senate inquiry

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 7 MAY 2018

... hold, as the government expects Royal Commission to deliver findings on adequacy of industry codes among other self-regulation. The Taskforce report called for government to give ASIC directionary powers, allowing it to direct financial services or credit ...

Unlicensed SMSF advice not systemic: ASIC

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018

ASIC has completed its review of unlicensed SMSF advice from accountants. The regulator found that there were no systemic concerns around the provision of unlicensed SMSF advice, but did note that the accountants reviewed had significant levels of inaccurate ...

ASIC deregisters 117 SMSF auditors

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018

... November warning. Responding to the announcement, Self Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA) said it supports strong regulation of SMSF auditors. "SMSF auditors are most likely not lodging their annual statements with ASIC because they are choosing ...

Life insurance regulation needs government backing: Poll

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018

An overwhelming number of people who work in life insurance believe the industry needs government backing so it can properly regulate. In a survey conducted by DST Systems, a large number of respondents (85%) want to engage with ASIC to strengthen the ...

Uncertainty abounds future of advice regulation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018

Testimony provided to the Royal Commission by key financial advice associations and the corporate regulator raised concerns as to the organisations' efficacy in identifying and penalising misconduct. In closing the Royal Commission's inquiry into financial ...

Adviser regulation lacking a professional body, RC hears

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018

... AFA received 15 complaints about its members and has enacted only two disqualifications. Kewin conceded in terms of regulation, there's not a lot the AFA does in this area. "We don't play a huge role," he said. Only since the Financial Advisers ...

Chief economist update: View from the National Farmers' Federation

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 24 APR 2018

... But a bigger danger is the EU's adoption of the 'precautionary principle' as the basis for food safety or chemical regulation. We can't allow this to be enshrined in an FTA. In short, it is in our interests to be patient and strike a good deal. A quick ...

Royal Commission presents clear downside for bank stocks

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 23 APR 2018

Findings from the Royal Commission, and the possible increased regulation that will emerge as a result, have weakened the investment case for Australia's banking sector. Research from Credit Suisse analysts Jarrod Martin and Brendon Ferreira suggests ...

US regulator to extend fiduciary rule

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018

... preserving access to a variety of types of advice relationships and investment products. The new proposals are called Regulation Best Interest. At present, though only as of recently, investment advisers must put their clients' interests ahead of their ...

Banks put revenue above quality advice: FSU

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 16 APR 2018

... rebuild trust, and develop an ethical and prosperous banking sector isn't via piecemeal reform, committees or self-regulation, but a Royal Commission that "goes to the heart of poor culture." Follow Financial Standard for ongoing coverage of the financial ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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