An Australian Financial Services Licence, or AFSL, is a legal licence provided by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Certain businesses in the country’s financial services industry are required to have an AFSL, depending on the type of financial products or services they provide. […]
A financial firm’s regulatory compliance responsibilities differ depending on the services it provides. However, one constant for every Australian Financial Service License (AFSL) holder is the requirement to meet the general obligations under Section 912A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001. […]
Amanda Mark explores the do’s and don’ts of using suspense accounts and how to use them within a robust compliance framework in this recent article published in April’s SIAA Monthly. […]
The Inside Adviser comments on the Complii’s strategy and outlook in this article: […]
Advisers should take a proactive approach to compliance, which can enhance the reputation of their firm and reduce the risk of regulatory enforcement action according to Mintegrity. […]
Regulatory change for advisers has, regrettably, become more of a constant than the exception. But with the minister’s QAR reforms laid before us, a concentrated period of change looms. […]
What makes for good policy management? It’s not just about publishing and distributing written policies to all employees. In fact, as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently highlighted, good policy management is about the implementation and supervisory controls ensuring adherence to those policies. […]
As an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) holder, you have certain obligations to help prevent financial crime — particularly when it comes to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). From cryptocurrency and social media scams to huge penalties and liabilities, this is one issue you can’t afford to overlook. […]
All Australian Financial Service Licence (AFSL) and Australia Credit Licence (ACL) holders have certain responsibilities. These obligations are listed under section 912A of the Corporations Act, as enforced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Generally speaking, you must: Demonstrate compliance with these obligations. Ensure you have adequate financial, technical and human resources to [...]
