31 March 2026 is a pivot point for AFSL holders. New AML/CTF rules demand unified programs and active governance. Is your business compliance-ready?
As reform deadlines hit and regulators take a more litigation-focused approach, Licensees are set to face a “perfect storm” of compliance issues in 2026. Amanda Mark's recent article is discussed here in the Independent Financial Adviser.
The next 12 months represents a significant regulatory challenge for Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs). Amanda Mark, CEO of MIntegrity, discusses the compliance environment in this recent article in The Inside Adviser. https://insideadviser.com.au/perfect-storm-ahead-for-afsls-in-2026/
RegsWeb News: AFCA's 2024-25 review finds complaints "unacceptably high" at 100,745. AFSL holders urged to improve IDR as advice & insurance gripes rise.
RegsWeb News: ASIC flags significant risks in offshore outsourcing, urging AFSL holders to address governance gaps and manage cyber & data risks.
RegsWeb News - AFCA releases updated Financial Difficulty Guide. A reminder for AFS Licensees on Ongoing Fee Arrangement (OFA) consent deadline.
RegsWeb News: From August 15, 2025, ASIC is releasing an updated dataset to help AFSLs check and correct their records on the Financial Advisers Register (FAR).
Key compliance updates for AUSTRAC entities & AFSLs. Learn about new guidance on non-standard customer ID & ASIC's adviser registration enforcement.
ASIC has warned the managed investment industry that many Responsible Entities' Compliance Plans are deficient, urging immediate action to strengthen compliance frameworks.
