This MOU does indicate a more open dialogue to develop policy that promotes a clear and consistent regulatory framework.

If you are providing advice on managed investment schemes, you may be wondering whether you need to vary your AFSL.

In November 2021, the ALRC published its first (interim) Financial Services Legislation Report setting out a range of proposals for the simplification of financial services law.

On 21 July 2011, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (Directive) came into force.

APRA is also looking at mortgage lending practices.

Credit licensee must lodge an annual compliance certificate with ASIC within 45 days of your licensing anniversary.

The type of legal entity which holds the credit licence determines the people who are permitted to sign the ACC.

Report sheds light on the trends & observations gathered from breach reports submitted by AFS and credit licensees.

This increased participation limit by ASIC is intended to assist retail investors take part in discounted fundraisings.

Australia's landmark Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry that was conducted throughout 2018

APRA released its quarterly property exposure data for domestic and foreign authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs).

Up to now, foreign regulated investment managers were able to rely on a relief issued under a particular Class Order, that provides for an exemption to hold an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Licence

Updated registration and duty fees from across Australia.

The CFTC has accepted FBOT registration applications since 2012, and to date has granted registration to 19 FBOTs.

Institutions will soon be able to issue covered bonds with the assent of the Banking Amendment (Covered Bonds) Act 2011.

The mandatory commercial tenancies code should be legislated and regulated in each state and territory in Australia.

AFMA announced that the change to T+2 settlement for secondary market traded fixed income products will go live in 2016.

EPs are a risk management framework to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks for financing projects.

The ASX has extended its extra placement allowance until 30 November 2020, but with some important clarifications.

The Australian federal election was held on 21 May 2022 and has resulted in a change of government. The previous government had introduced a bill into Parliament to implement...