Financial Advice

Is Professionalism Part of the Future of Financial Advice?

Originally Published:

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

It is timely to reflect on whether additional regulatory burden on advisers is likely to improve the quality and access to advice for retail consumers.

CGFS Releases Report on Asset Encumbrance and the Demand for Collateral Assets

The Committee on the Global Financial System has released a report on asset encumbrance, financial reform and the demand for collateral assets.

Originally Published:

Monday, June 3, 2013

Putting the Rear-View Mirror to Bed

Originally Published:

Friday, May 31, 2013

ASIC undertakes not to use hindsight to judge whether financial advice was in the 'best interests' of a client.

No hiding from tax-haven debate

Originally Published:

Thursday, May 30, 2013

With renewed focus on Apple's tax structures, is Irish self-interest in conflict with the international impetus for tax reform?

IMF Publishes Revised Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Reserve Management

The Executive Board of the IMF has endorsed the Revised Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Reserve Management.

Originally Published:

Monday, April 22, 2013

Federal Court Awards Damages in Decision Against Credit Rating Agency

Originally Published:

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

On 1 March 2013, Jagot J of the Federal Court handed down the judgment on damages, interest and costs in relation the Bathurst Regional Council v Local Government Financial Services Pty Ltd.

Federal Court Ruling a Landmark Decision Against Credit Ratings Agency

Originally Published:

Friday, November 16, 2012

The consequences of Bathurst Regional Council v Local Government Financial Services Pty Ltd (No 5) are likely to reverberate around the globe.

ASIC Consults on Code Approval under FOFA and Confirms Facilitative Approach to FOFA Introduction

ASIC has released a consultation paper on its approach to code approval and relief powers under the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms.

Originally Published:

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

High Court Excludes Litigation Funding from Licensing Regime

Originally Published:

Saturday, October 6, 2012

A High Court’s decision has the effect that no litigation funder will be required to hold an AFSL due to the width of the “credit facility” exemption.

Financial Services Authority Proposes to Ban the Promotion of UCIS and Similar Products to Ordinary Retail Investors

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published proposals to ban the promotion of Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS) and similar products to the vast majority of retail investors in the UK.

Originally Published:

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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