Sunday, April 28, 2024

Compliance & regulation

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...

Law Firm Concerned with Complexity of CoFI Review and FSLAA Reform

KensingtonSwan has voiced its concern on the increased complexities of financial sector law and the potential impact of financial advice providers. This follows the...

QuoteMonster Makes Service Changes

QuoteMonster has announced it will be making changes to its service as a response to the new licensing environment. Quality Product Research Limited CEO, Alan...

Advisers Get a Preview of Transitional Licensing Process

*Updated content* Advisers around the country have had an in-depth look at the new transitional licensing process opening in November 2019. Announced in August, the FMA...

Loss of Perspective Troubling Advisers in Australia

A top business consultant in Australia says a growing number of advisers are starting to lose some key perspectives as they struggle to come...

Latest Poll – Regulating Financial Conduct

Our latest poll asks whether you are in agreement with the Government’s announcement to regulate the conduct of financial institutions. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister,...

Conduct Regime May Bring Further Licence Conditions on FAPs

Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) may be subject to further licence conditions that align with obligations in the recently announced conduct regime for financial institutions. The...