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Vertical integration not a worry for Treasury

by Tas Bindi • 31 Jul 2018
The Australian Department of Treasury has told the financial services royal commission that there is a lack of evidence... READ MORE
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Best interests duty needs ‘careful consideration’: Treasury

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2018
Treasury has said that while there may be an “in-principle case” for introducing a duty for brokers to act in the... READ MORE
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Government consults on bill to boost ASIC powers

by Reporter • 20 Jul 2018
A second round of consultation has launched on draft legislation that will give ASIC powers to intervene should a... READ MORE
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ASIC looks to monitor ‘actual’ customer outcomes

by Reporter • 20 Jul 2018
Collecting and sharing more data on “actual consumer outcomes” will be a “game-changer” in improving... READ MORE
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ASIC calls for an end to the blame game

by Reporter • 19 Jul 2018
Financial services entities will no longer have the opportunity to “shift blame” when instances of wrongdoing are... READ MORE
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Education on credit flagged as better alternative to more regulation

by Reporter • 19 Jul 2018
Improving borrower education on credit and debt, including potentially bringing in exams for those looking to take on... READ MORE
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Regulation of SME space ‘a good thing’

by Reporter • 13 Jul 2018
ASIC’s work into SME lenders and regulation of the space should be welcomed and could improve the industry, the heads... READ MORE
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Financial group taken to court by ASIC

by Reporter • 3 Jul 2018
The corporate regulator has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of Queensland against a business owner/former... READ MORE
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Industry ‘on notice’ over conflicts of interest: ASIC

by Reporter • 25 Jun 2018
The new chairman of ASIC has told a parliamentary committee that he plans to use “every inch” of the corporate... READ MORE
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Increasing regulatory scrutiny will benefit fintechs: Moody’s

by Reporter • 22 Jun 2018
Moody’s Investors Service has argued that ASIC’s review of fintech small business lenders illustrates that the... READ MORE