News
- ASIC updates guidance on product disclosure statement
From ASIC website. Click here to be directed to the ASIC release . 10-184AD ASIC updates guidance on product disclosure statements Monday 6 September 2010 ASIC has today released updated Regulatory Guide 168 Disclosure: Product Disclosure Statements (and other disclosure obligations) (RG 168). ASIC Commissioner, Mr Greg Medcraft,... Read More »
- ACI Announces First International Principal Member – AIA HK
3rd September 2010 Media Release - ACI Announces First International Principal Member – AIA HK ACI is pleased to welcome their first International Principal Member, American International Assurance Company (AIA) who are based in Hong Kong. AIA is a leader in developing innovative insurance products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical... Read More »
- Join the ACI Working Party on APRA Reporting Standard for Financial Claims Scheme for ADIs
In January this year, APRA released a discussion paper on proposals to implement the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS) for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs). On 30 August 2010, APRA released the response paper to the first round of consultation. The paper provides responses to the key matters raised in submissions and provides further details on the proposed reporting standard and... Read More »
- ACI Regulatory News Weekly - Provided by SAI Global
Click here to access the News Update. This link was last updated - Thursday, 2 September 2010 News Highlights: Electricity Newsfeed : 2010 ESOO Available Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change Newsfeed: Australian's Attitudes to Climate Change Ethics, Compliance & Culture World... Read More »
- ACCC - Mandatory reporting and Recall guidelines
The ACCC has released draft guidance material for suppliers affected by the mandatory reporting requirements that will take effect from 1 January 2011. Under this requirement, if a supplier becomes aware of an incident (whether this occurs in Australia or overseas) where a person has suffered death or serious injury or illness which was associated with a ... Read More »
- News Updates from Regulatory Bodies: SEPT/OCT 2010
Below are a collection of media releases published by regulators. These media releases which are open to the public, have been compiled by ACI for easy reference. They are listed in alphabetical order, starting from most recent to least. ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) ... Read More »
- Invitation to Nominate for election to the ACI Board
Background In fourteen years ACI has grown significantly, both in membership and the activities and initiatives it undertakes, building an enviable profile throughout Australia and the region. By serving on the Board, those members with the energy, ideas and commercial acumen can make a critical contribution to the future of our Institute and members are encouraged... Read More »
- News Updates from Regulatory Bodies - JULY / AUGUST 2010
Below are a collection of media releases published by regulators. These media releases which are open to the public, have been compiled by ACI for easy reference. They are listed in alphabetical order, starting from most recent to least. ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) 25 August... Read More »
- Compliance E-News - August 2010. Edition 6.
Welcome to the Compliance E-News August 2010, Edition 6 News Highlights : ACI Annual Conference - 20-22 October 2010 FULL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. Register now to receive your early bird discount - over $500AUD off. Membership Renewals - closing 31 August 2010 Complinet offer for ACI members... Read More »
- ASIC issues first 65 Australian Credit Licenses
Thursday, 19 August 2010. ASIC ISSUES FIRST 65 AUSTRALIAN CREDIT LICENCES USING EASY-TO-USE PROCESS The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued 65 licences under the new National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (National Credit Act) since 30 June 2010. ASIC has also received 411 credit licence applications. For full details, click... Read More »
- ACI Releases 2010 Salary Survey and Benchmarking Results
The Australasian Compliance Institute is pleased to release the results of the 2010 Annual Compliance Salary Survey for members including the results of the Compliance Maturity Benchmarking Survey. The eighth annual survey was completed in May 2010 by a total sample of 450 compliance and risk professionals. Spanning a diversity of industries and jurisdictions, 67% of the... Read More »
- ACI releases its 14th Annual Conference Program – The Big Picture
The Australasian Compliance Institute (ACI) is pleased to release the full program for its 14 th Annual Conference to be held from the 20-22 October 2010 at the Crown Promenade Melbourne. One of the industry’s most anticipated events of the year, the 2010 annual conference program features a selection of expert speakers from across the globe. Tailored... Read More »
- 5 August 2010 - Submission on Credit Rating Agencies
5 August 2010 ACI provided a submission based on Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) comments sought for proposed regulation of Hong Kong's credit rating agencies. To see this submission in full, click here . Read More »
- Media Release - ACI publishes the 8th edition of the Compliance & Regulatory Journal
MEDIA RELEASE 13 th August 2010 ACI publishes its 8th edition of the Compliance & Regulatory Journal ACI is delighted to announce the release of its eighth edition of the Compliance & Regulatory Journal. A highly regarded publication amongst compliance and risk professionals, the Journal... Read More »
- ACI Supports Ethical Beacon's 3rd Anti-Corruption South and SE Asia Summit - 14-16 September 2010
Ethical Beacon ’s 3 rd Annual Anti-Corruption South & SE Asia Summit is a corporate-focused conference on developing compliance programmes for anti-corruption in South & SE Asia. Click here to download the conference brochure. Conference Highlights: South & SE Asia - we have selected India, Indonesia and Vietnam... Read More »
- 27 July 2010 - Submission on Consumer Law Reform
ACI has produced a response to the Submission on Consumer Law Reform, proposed by New Zealand's Consumer protection legislation on 27 July 2010. In this submission, ACI addresses the following issues: Streamlining of regulation Introducing principle-based legislation A strong compliance profession Enforcement Trans-Tasman linkages To view this submission in... Read More »
- Brisbane Event by Clayton Utz: Occupational Health and Environment in the Boardroom - A Director's Perspective
Below is an invitation to attend an event held by Clayton Utz on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 7.30am. Event Topic: Occupational Health and Environment in the Boardroom - A Director's Perspective Occupational Health and Safety laws impose significant obligations on companies and directors. Companies recognise that it is increasingly becoming a part of... Read More »
- Job Vacancy: Netwealth - Compliance Manager
A great opportunity has arisen for a compliance specialist to join netwealth Investments Limited, (netwealth), an AFS Licensee, Responsible Entity, RSE Licensee, IDPS Operator and custodian. netwealth offers 4 key products, Super Wrap, Investment Wrap, multi-manager MISs and Self Super and employs around 80 staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing netwealth’s compliance arrangements,... Read More »
- Job Vacancy: Compliance Analyst - Australian Office of Financial Management
Salary range $63,563-$79,454 plus 15.4% superannuation Professional development available Canberra based You must be an Australian citizen Take your next career step with the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM). Build your financial services career in the wholesale financial markets with the Australian Government agency that issues government securities. The AOFM also manages... Read More »
- Job Vacancy: Auscoal - Compliance Officer - Contract Position
Compliance Officer (Contract – Maternity Relief position) Leading Industry Superannuation Fund Dynamic company dedicated to your development Top 12 - Best Places to Work Company – BRW 2010 Based in Newcastle AUSCOAL Superannuation Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated and experienced Compliance Officer... Read More »
- Job Vacancy: Auscoal - Compliance Officer
Leading Industry Superannuation Fund Dynamic company dedicated to your development Top 12 - Best Places to Work Company – BRW 2010 Based in Newcastle AUSCOAL Superannuation Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team to carry out compliance functions associated... Read More »
- Compliance E-News - July 2010. Edition 5.
Welcome to the Compliance E-News July 2010, Edition 5 for members. Please click here to view the document. News Highlights : ACI Compliance Profession calls for establishment of Financial Services Education Fund: The Australasian Compliance Institute (ACI) is calling upon the Gillard Government to establish an education fund for... Read More »
- Media release - Compliance Profession calls for establishment of Financial Services Education Fund
5th of July 2010 The Australasian Compliance Institute (ACI) is calling upon the Gillard Government to establish an education fund for the improvement of compliance and risk practices within Australia’s financial services industry. Under the previous supervisory arrangements of Australia’s equities and futures markets, the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) had established a fund that was employed to... Read More »
- Invitation to attend ASIC National Market Supervision Roadshow
ASIC is hosting a National Market Supervision Roadshow to help market participants understand what is required to comply with the new market integrity rules. The roadshow will: Outline ASIC's approach to supervision Provide details of the ASIC team structure, transition and future developments Confirm relationship management protocols and contact information at ASIC; and ... Read More »
- ACI Policy Position
ACI's Board yesterday approved a new policy position for ACI as a direct result of the transfer of some of the supervisory powers from ASX to ASIC. This new position seeks to ensure the market can continue to benefit and grow in sophistication , risk managemenet and regulatory compliance by returning a percentage of the proceeds from enforcement... Read More »
- Multiple Job Vacancies with KPMG - Regulatory Audit Assistant Manager & Regulatory Audit Manager
Fantastic opportunities currently exist to advance your career by joining KPMG’s Compliance and Regulatory Audit Group (CRAG), within our Financial Services (FS) Practice. The team provides subject-matter expertise in the FS regulatory space through both assurance and advisory services. As an Assistant Manager in the team, you will be in charge of a number of... Read More »
- News Updates from Regulatory Bodies - MAY / JUNE 2010
Below are a collection of media releases published by regulators. These media releases which are open to the public, have been compiled by ACI for easy reference. They are listed in alphabetical order, starting from most recent to least. ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) ... Read More »
- ACI attending the 6th Australia and New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference - Sydney, August 2010
The Australasian Compliance Institute is pleased to advise that it is again a Supporter of the 6 th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference, to be held in Sydney on 10-12 August 2010. The conference brings together business leaders and policy makers from both Australia and New... Read More »
- ACI supports Lexis Nexis' 7th Annual National Risk Management Conference - 10 & 11 August 2010
The 2010 Risk Management conference will bring together leading risk practitioners that will offer you practical information on key risk management issues and solutions. Seven reasons why you should attend: Hear real life success and failure case studies from those who experienced it Learn how to create and embed a risk culture Broaden... Read More »
- Job Vacancy: Credit Stakeholder Analyst - ASIC
Job Position: Analyst – EL1 Credit Stakeholder Team The Credit Stakeholder team is responsible for influencing industry from a consumer perspective to comply with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and other consumer credit legislation. If you have relevant tertiary qualifications, supported by experience and knowledge of the law,... Read More »
