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"Perfect storm" ahead for AFSLs in 2026
The next 12 months represents a significant regulatory challenge for Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs). This is not a "business as usual"...
No more discussion: REs and managed funds must act on ASIC’s compliance-plan review
ASIC has uncovered widespread failings in the compliance frameworks of responsible entities (REs) overseeing nearly $1 trillion in managed funds. Firms have...
EOFY on the horizon? Top five practical tips for advisers
The end of the financial year is here. For many it is a flurry of activity and last-minute scrambling. For financial advisers, this is the time to shine. This...
How advisers can navigate APRA's likely hybrid phase-out
While APRA's proposed hybrid phase out is designed to improve the resilience of the financial system, it will inevitably impact investors and the strategic...
What advisers should focus on as a new regulatory horizon dawns
Advisers need to be in lockstep with what is an ever-changing slate of priorities for the corporate regulator, and right now that means ticking a particular...
Keep the regulatory change transition simple to avoid adviser fatigue
Regulatory change for advisers has, regrettably, become more of a constant than the exception. But with the minister's QAR reforms laid before us, a...
Advice compliance measures need to add up: Mintegrity
Advisers should take a proactive approach to compliance, which can enhance the reputation of their firm and reduce the risk of regulatory enforcement action...