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Financial services

The Corporations Act 2001 imposes:

  • a single licensing regime for financial sales, advice and dealings in relation to financial products,
  • consistent and comparable financial product disclosure,
  • and a single authorisation procedure for financial exchanges and clearing and settlement facilities.

The regulatory framework covers a wide range of financial products including securities, derivatives, general and life insurance, superannuation, margin lending, carbon units, deposit accounts and means of payment facilities.

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  • AFS licensees: Applying for and managing your licence
  • AFS licensee obligations: Obligations as an AFS licensee
  • Disclosure: ÌýFinancial product disclosure
  • Dispute resolution: Dispute resolution system requirements
  • Giving advice: Obligations whenÌýgiving financial product advice
  • Relief: ASIC can grant exemptions from or modifications to the law in certain situations
  • Reportable situations: Licensees must notify ASIC of all situations that are reportable
  • Specific services: includes Claims handling and settling, Margin lending, Foreign financial services providers, Extended warranties and Providers of Funeral Expenses Facilities
  • Education requirements: Education, training and ethical standards of financial advisersÌý

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Last updated: 20/12/2024 05:49