ASIC finally responds to 2020 ASX market outage

ASIC’s recent report on the 2020 ASX market outage sets out ASIC’s expectations for market operators, market participants and large institutional investors that will ensure more participants and investors are […]

China remains a high value target zone

By Will Deer, International Equities Investment Specialist, Pengana Capital The recent wave of regulatory reform in China has been highly visible, resulting in a knee-jerk reaction among investors, some of […]

How much are investors paying to access ETFs in Australia?

By Jordan Eliseo, Manager – Listed Products and Investment Research, The Perth Mint The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market continues to prosper in Australia. Amid a sharp rally in risk […]

SAFAA Monthly – Dec 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The new nominal | How can renewable energy help address the global food problem? | Why investors should treat exotic ETFs with caution… Download PDF For optimal viewing, select  to […]

SAFAA welcomes Labor’s policy to recognise professional experience

The announcement by Shadow Minister for Financial Services the Hon Stephen Jones that the ALP will not require any financial adviser who has over 10 years’ experience and a clean […]

SAFAA Monthly – Dec 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The new nominal | How can renewable energy help address the global food problem? | Why investors should treat exotic ETFs with caution… Download PDF For optimal viewing, select to […]

FASEA urged to make Option 1 clearer when revising Standard 3

In its submission to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) on proposed changes to Standard 3 of the Code of Ethics, Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) has […]

AFCA review targets problem of wholesale client complaints

Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) welcomed Treasury’s recommendation in its report on the Independent Review into the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) that complaints from sophisticated clients should be […]

SAFAA welcomes ASIC’s long-awaited report on the 2020 ASX outage

Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) has welcomed ASIC’s long-awaited report on the 2020 ASX outage. ‘We are pleased that ASIC has recognised the need for ASX to refine its […]

Will the Hong Kong Stock Exchange allow SPACs?

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has just completed a consultation on proposals to create a listing framework for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). The Exchange sought feedback during a 45-day […]