If the success of the Code of Ethics is marked by an industry that can self-regulate and hold itself to account then we are a way off, Paul Moran, a self-licensed practice owner describes alongside UNSW’s Tracy Wilcox. Moran raises the possibility that a transition to this future state could be aided by a two-tiered approach to regulation.
FSC white paper criticised for looking out for the interests of the biggest licensees
The Financial Services Council has proposed ASIC should establish a separate enhanced risk-based supervision function for advice AFSLs, as well as a higher base charge for licensees with the ASIC levy. The Financial Advice Association Australia has already called the recommendations an attack on self-licensed businesses.
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