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       Posted on December 12th, 2012

Research report providers: Improving the quality of investment research – ASIC Regulatory Guide

This guide is for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees who are research report providers. It is directed towards providers of research on investment products—known variously as research analysts, securities analysts or research houses—and the research reports they provide. It provides guidance on certain licensing and conduct obligations in Pt 7.7 of the Corporations [...]


       Posted on October 4th, 2012

The UK Stewardship Code – September 2012

Following consultation in April, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced limited changes to the Stewardship Code intended to increase accountability and engagement through the investment chain.

Changes to the Stewardship Code include:

Clarification of the respective responsibilities of asset managers and asset owners for stewardship, and for stewardship activities that they have chosen to [...]


       Posted on September 24th, 2012

A Renaissance in Customer Protection: Europe’s Response to the “Crisis of Consumer Confidence” in Financial Services

A briefing on the latest European financial regulation developments, particularly proposals for a new Insurance Mediation Directive.

The European Commission this summer launched a consumer protection campaign in response to what it describes as “a crisis of consumer confidence”, with three key legislative proposals tabled in early July, all reflecting stronger customer [...]


       Posted on September 10th, 2012

The incentivisation of sales staff – are consumers getting a fair deal?

Martin Wheatley, managing director of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and chief executive officer designate of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced that he wanted to see an end to mis-selling created by sales incentives.

Source: FSA


       Posted on September 3rd, 2012

Programs to “Bank the Unbanked” Must Guarantee Good Practices

Bringing the “unbanked” into mainstream banking is good policy only if new account holders are not subject to financial practices that strip funds from these new accounts. Unfortunately, today’s mainstream banking environment is fraught with danger for families who do not have a significant cushion of cash at their disposal.

Local, state [...]


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