Second set of draft prudential practice guides released for superannuation *

Australia - May 15 2013
On 9 May 2013, APRA released for consultation a second set of draft prudential practice guides (PPGs) for superannuation.

Co-authors: Daniel Hobbs, Jennifer Cho, Maria Tsimiklis, Michael Chaaya, Christine Maher.

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ASIC finalises FOFA guidance and treasury proposes changes to grandfathering of conflicted remuneration *

Australia - March 15 2013
ASIC has released the long awaited Regulatory Guide 246 (RG 246) that finalises ASIC’s position on conflicted remuneration and other banned…

Co-authors: Megan O'Rourke, Jennifer Cho, Maria Tsimiklis, Michael Chaaya, Christine Maher.

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ASIC releases guidance on fee disclosure for FOFA reforms *

Australia - January 29 2013
ASIC has released Regulatory Guide 245 (RG 245) that outlines new disclosure requirements for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees. As part…

Co-authors: Megan O'Rourke, Clara Nguyen, Michael Chaaya, Christine Maher.

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Treasury releases exposure draft for the repeal of member protection standards *

Australia - January 18 2013
Treasury has released for public consultation an exposure draft of proposed amendments to repeal the member protection standards within the…

Co-authors: Megan O'Rourke, Clara Nguyen, Michael Chaaya, Christine Maher.

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Phase 2 of national credit reforms: National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Credit Reform Phase 2) Bill 2012 *

Australia - January 16 2013
Draft legislation for Phase two of national credit reforms has been released by Treasury for public consultation.The consultation package includes a…

Co-authors: Megan O'Rourke, Clara Nguyen, Michael Chaaya, Christine Maher.

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