ASIC review raises fresh concerns over risks to retirement savings from poor SMSF advice
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ASIC raises concerns over the quality of financial advice related to the establishment of self-managed super funds (SMSFs), which could put retirement savings at risk. It highlights issues with advisers failing to act in clients' best interests and prioritizing their own interests over clients' when recommending SMSF establishment. This is relevant for asset managers, wealth managers, and banks providing SMSF advice and services.
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What the ASIC said
ASIC review raises fresh concerns over risks to retirement savings from poor SMSF advice
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Context
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) — Australia's financial services regulator. We track 319 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Prudential / Capital Requirements, Authorisation & Licensing and Banking & Credit.