Australia
Radical industry shake up proposed by Aussie Royal Commission
Changes range from criminal action in ‘fees for no service’ cases to creating a single disciplinary body
Australian financial watchdog bans planner for five years
Product churning draws regulator’s ire
Australian regulators in gifts and hospitality scandal
Asic received presents from companies that, at the time, were subject to investigations
Australian court shuts two financial services firms
Director banned from providing financial services for 25 years after ‘blatant misuse of investor funds’
Australia changes qualification standards for foreign advisers
Foreign certifications will now be assessed and translated into Australian equivalents