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Is benchmarking being legislated?

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2013
... big losses for investors if it encourages the industry to take a shallow approach to risk management. "ASIC's Regulatory Guide 175 could result in poor outcomes if it encourages the industry to fall back on investment benchmarks as justification for ...

MDA guidance review will bring coherence and consistency

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
... recently received its first Lonsec rating. Industry players have until 19 April to submit their views with the final regulatory guide released by Christmas. The 84-page paper is the most detailed review that ASIC has undertaken since 2004.

ASIC releases draft super benefits calculator guidelines

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013
... their pension entitlement. ASIC has asked for public comments to be lodged by 19 April so they can issue their regulatory guide by 30 April. Once issued, ASIC said they do not intend to modify the guide for the foreseeable future.

Managed accounts set for an overhaul

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2013
... Accounts (MDA) should be operated. Industry players have until 19 April to submit their views with the final regulatory guide released by Christmas. The 84-page paper is the most detailed review that ASIC has undertaken since 2004. Among a list of issues ...

AFA outlines stance on conflicted remuneration

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2013
... on conflicted remuneration. The AFA already sent the document to the regulator, which is expected to release a regulatory guide on conflicted remuneration by the end of this month. "We are concerned that the ASIC consult paper does not give full consideration ...

Advisers at risk over asset-based fees

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2013
... difficult to smoke anywhere." Similarly, regulation outlined in the Australian Securities & Investment Commission's regulatory guide 175, does not stamp-out asset-based fees, but it does mean many advisers are at risk of falling foul of the Conflicts ...

FOFA guidance released

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
Two key pieces of guidance for the Federal Government's Future of Financial Advice reforms were released by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission Yesterday. Regulatory guides that the corporate watchdog said had been produced after extensive ...

ASIC extends shorter PDS regime relief

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
... period for hedge funds will align with the commencement of new disclosure obligations for hedge funds under ASIC Regulatory Guide 240 Hedge funds: Improving disclosure (RG 240).

ASIC consults on code approval under FOFA

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
... Australia's corporate regulator has existing power under the Corporations Act to approve codes of conduct, with Regulatory Guide 183 (RG 183), setting out its minimum expectations in this area. Consultation Paper 191 Future of Financial Advice: Approval ...

Treasury heavy handed on portfolio disclosure

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2012
Portfolio disclosure remains a contentious issue for superannuation funds, after it was first flagged in the 2010 Cooper review. It will be a major issue explored at the Financial Services Council annual conference, to be held on 1-3 August at the Gold ...