News : ASIC

ASIC, Regulation

ASIC gets enforcement funding boost

The federal government has announced a further $70.1 million in funding for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to boost its enforcement capability.

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ASIC, ETFs

ASIC identifies risks in ETP market

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has identified a range of risks in the exchange-traded products (ETP) market in Australia following a review prompted by the growing interest from SMSF and retail investors.

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ASIC, Education, Regulation

ASIC changes adviser register reporting dates

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced changes to reporting dates for various required notifications in the transition to the new financial adviser education reforms.

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ASIC

ASIC bans SMSF adviser, suspends AFSL

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a Queensland SMSF financial adviser for four years and suspended his Australian financial services licence (AFSL) for failing to act in his clients’ best interests.

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ASIC, Auditing, Compliance

ASIC report at odds with three-year audit cycle

The corporate regulator’s findings into SMSF advice, which revealed in 91 per cent of files reviewed advisers were non-compliant, cast further doubt over the validity of the federal government ‘s proposal for a three-year SMSF audit cycle, according to a financial services executive.

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ASIC

ASIC begins proceedings against ex-adviser

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken action against Refocus Financial Group and a former financial adviser for using SMSF client funds for his personal use.

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