We have released a new information sheet 'Shorter and simpler PDSs: Superannuation, managed investment schemes and margin lending'. 22 July 2010
ASIC has released updated policy and regulatory guidance to assist trustee companies providing traditional trustee company services (traditional services) to comply with the licensing and conduct requirements under the Corporations Act. These traditional services include administering deceased estates and powers of attorney. 10-93AD, 7 May 2010
Issuers and advisers of margin lending facilities will be able to apply for an Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL), or a variation to an existing licence, from 1 February to 30 June 2010. Existing margin lenders and advisers on margin loans must apply to ASIC for an AFSL authorisation within this timeframe if they intend to continue to provide a margin lending financial service after the application period closes on 30 June 2010. 10-12AD, 1 February 2010
We have released updated policy and regulatory guidance to assist issuers of, and advisers on, margin lending facilities to comply with new licensing, conduct and disclosure requirements. 09-242AD, 7 December 2009
| Licensing | How to apply for an AFS licence.
Varying your licence. Cancelling your licence. |
| Compliance | Your ongoing obligations as an AFS licensee including business requirements, conduct, disclosure, training and dispute resolution.
Changes you must tell us about. How to lodge and check your details online. |
| Training | Training of financial product advisers |
| Relief | How to apply for relief from the law.
ASIC's policy and reports on relief. Class order relief by topic. |
| Reference checking | Reference checking directory for the financial services industry |
| Resources | Resources for financial services professionals including:
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