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The Australian Government has committed to reforming Australia's AML/CTF regime, with proposed reforms set to impact digital currency exchange (DCE) providers.

Using credit repair and debt management firms may mean consumers pay high fees and not get the solution they're seeking.

There was insufficient evidence to order a wind up, under Corporations Act section 459P or on just and equitable grounds.

"Benefit ratio" rules determine if a life risk product falls within the exemption to the ban on conflicted remuneration.

In our last Bulletin we looked at the recent changes to the regulation of Direct Offshore Foreign Insurers (known as DOFIs) under the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Discretionary Mutual Fund and Direct Offshore Foreign Insurers) Act 2007 (Amending Act).

A key international change for the Australian investment management sector is the Asia Region Funds Passport by ASIC.

In the first known decision of its type in the common law world, the Federal Court of Australia has held that a ratings agency owes a duty of care to potential investors.

The High Court has determined that litigation funders do not require an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).

The law is still developing in this area and disputes abound with the funding, characteristics and associated issues.

The potential control implications of rights issue underwriting arrangements have again been brought into focus. This time, a proposed rights issue by Rivkin Financial Services was successfully challenged before the Panel (Re Rivkin Financial Services Ltd 02—Panel media release, 20 January 2005).

This APRA Information paper outlines notification, consultation and risk management requirements related to outsourcing.

Having a range of active and passive income sources minimises the reliance on any one employer, client or investment.

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed ASIC's appeal and upheld the primary judge's decision that Finder Wallet's (Finder) product "Finder Earn" was not a "debenture" and they did not have to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).

Articles discusses ways to mitigate risk of financial exploitation steming from a person who holds EPA misusing their power.

Tips for providing Statements of Advice that are clear, concise and effective.

ASIC outlines key financial reporting, audit and sustainability focus areas for FY 2026–27

ASIC has warned that its surveillance into the marketing of managed fund performance and risk is ongoing.