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Alternatives | 16 Feb 16
AIFMD passport inclusion decision expected by June – CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) said it is confident the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would complete its assessment of a second wave of nations for inclusion into the AIFMD passport system by June 30.
Australia moves to regulate IFA commissions
The Australian government has introduced new legislation to regulate commission payments made by life insurance companies to financial advisers.
Berkshire Hathaway SI offers PI cover to Aussie advisers
Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance (BHSI) has unveiled four new executive and professional products in Australia, with the Professional First Financial Planners Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance specifically geared towards the financial advice sector.
Aussie adviser gets nine years for stealing A$9m
A financial adviser from Australia has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 33 counts of fraud and 21 counts of falsifying records that resulted in investors losing millions.
Australia readies new laws on financial adviser standards
The Australian Government closed its consultation period on Monday for new legislation designed to raise education, training and ethical standards for financial advisers.