Friday, March 29, 2024

Compliance & regulation

IFSO Supports Draft Disclosure Requirements

The IFSO has voiced its support for the draft disclosure requirements released by the Government last week. The Government is seeking feedback from the industry...

Poll Results – Own Licence Preferred 

Our latest poll asked if you would be applying for your own licence under the new regime for financial advice. Applications for transitional licensing open...

Financial Advisory Business Closes Digital Advice Tools

Sydney-based Australian financial services licensee, Lime FS, has agreed to close down two digital advice tools following concerns raised by ASIC. Lime FS’ corporate authorised...

Most Advisers to Stay in New Regime – Survey 

The majority of financial advisers intend to join the new licensing regime, according to a survey conducted by Financial Advice New Zealand. A survey of...

Give Your Opinion on Draft Disclosure Requirements 

The Government has released the draft disclosure requirements that will apply in the new regime for financial advice. It is seeking feedback on whether the...

Latest Poll – Are You Applying For A Licence? 

As 4 November draws nearer, when applications for transitional licensing open, our latest poll revisits the question of who will be applying for a licence...

Advisers Underprepared for Licensing – The Adviser Platform 

The Adviser Platform (TAP) Managing Director, Ryan Edwards, has voiced his concern that many advisers may be underprepared for the new licensing environment, whether it...

Australian Regulator ‘Calls Time’ on Disclosure Reliance

A joint report released by Australian and Dutch regulators have spotlighted cases where financial services disclosure has been less effective than intended, ineffective or...

Poll Results – Conduct Regime Supported

Our latest poll asked if you agreed with the Government’s recently announced regime to regulate financial conduct. At the time of writing, the majority of...