Financial Services Thinking showcases the latest news and tips from the corporate regulators, ASIC and APRA.

In late January, the Treasury released an options paper (www.mcmahonclarke.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/DM315546.pdf) as part of the future of financial advice reforms requesting feedback and comments for possible options for a new regime for the distinction between wholesale and retails clients.

Explains what fund managers need to know about the managed investment scheme review. Latest news from ASIC & AUSTRAC.

A 'hot tip' about the new internal dispute resolution reporting requirements and all the latest news from ASIC.

Explains the differences between representations & warranties & how they are distinguished from undertakings.

Latest news from ASIC, including the corporate regulator's continued focus on all things relating to DDO.

Looks at DMAs where developer approaches landowner with a proposal to realise their current asset through the creation of lots or sale.

All companies and funds (whether listed or not) that are serious about quality outcomes for shareholders and investors will strive to follow best practice in corporate governance.

A government review of the role of developers in the building and construction industry in Queensland has concluded.

Multi-stage rental law reform in Queensland aims to improve safety, security, and certainty for the rental market.

At an industry stakeholder liaison meeting in May, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission advised it was observing poor compliance with the continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 by unlisted disclosing entities