Advisers who incorrectly claim to be ‘independent’ run the risk of being scrutinised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), following an investigation into the use of the term.
Author Archives: riskinfo
Guardian Advice Continues Expansion
May 2, 2012 – 10:54 am
Dealer group Guardian Advice has recruited four new risk specialist practices to its network.
News in Brief
May 2, 2012 – 10:00 am
AFA Excellence in Education Awards Open
Updated Draft Prudential Standards for Insurance in Super
Online Engagement With Super Highest Amongst Seniors
ASIC Reveals Code of Conduct Process
May 2, 2012 – 9:24 am
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shed some light on the process it will follow to approve industry codes of conduct, giving indications that it may be some time before the issue is resolved.
Advisers Spared Tax Agent Registration Until 2013
April 30, 2012 – 6:36 pm
Advisers will not have to comply with the taxation agent services regime (TASR) until 30 June 2013, thanks to an extension of the current exemption by the Government.
‘Robo-Planners’ Will Provide Advice in Future - Actuaries
April 30, 2012 – 2:55 pm
In the future, financial advice may be provided by ‘Robo-planners’ that access personal information through Facebook to deliver customised advice, according to the Actuaries Institute.
Two More Ex-Commonwealth Financial Planners Banned
April 30, 2012 – 1:49 pm
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned two more advisers who operated under the Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited (CFPL) license.
Insurance Guidelines For MySuper Announced
April 30, 2012 – 8:17 am
The latest tranche of MySuper legislation, which focuses on insurance and intra-fund advice, has been issued for consultation.
News in Brief
April 24, 2012 – 10:51 am
AFA Launches New Website
FSC 2012 Conference Details Released
New BT Trauma Tele-Claims Service
April 24, 2012 – 9:23 am
BT Financial Group is now offering a telephone-based service for trauma claims.
