Regulators

FOS says stick to code ‘lock, stock and barrel’

Working to the FPA’s code of practice would not necessarily stop clients complaining about advice, Maynard said, but in Melbourne she told the ... [more]

FoFA-consistent codes take time, says Kell

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released guidelines on how signing up to a professional code can, in theory, exempt advisers ... [more]

Watchdog will name and shame ‘independents’

Independent financial advisers have welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (ASIC) crackdown on the use of the word “independent”. The regulator has ... [more]

Regulator cracks whip with banning, suspension

A Sydney-based financial planning business has had its licence suspended for three months and a Victorian broker has been banned from providing financial ... [more]

Industry codes await ASIC stamp of approval

Associations hoping their professional codes of practice meet with regulatory approval and qualify members for exemption from some aspects of financial advice reforms ... [more]

ASIC’s life ban for Adelaide adviser

A financial services representative from Athelstone in Adelaide has offered an enforceable undertaking (EU) to ASIC to permanently stop providing financial services.  [more]

Godfrey contrite after “car crash”

Former Trio Capital director John Godfrey has likened his stint at the helm of the failed company to walking into a car crash ... [more]

Trio investors get day in sun after collapse

Compensation payments to more than 5300 superannuation fund members with investments in the Trio Capital Limited (Trio) managed investment scheme, the Astarra Strategic ... [more]

Life ban for Trio manager

ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the former operator of the ARP Growth Fund (ARP), permanently preventing him from working in the ... [more]

Regulator runs eye over CBA advisers

ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a former Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited (CFP) employee after he failed to meet various obligations as ... [more]