AFA welcomes ASIC no-action position for FDS and opt-in obligations for Victoria

SYDNEY: 22 SEPTEMBER 2020 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes yesterday’s Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announcement providing relief, via a no-action position for fee disclosure statement (FDS) and opt-in obligations, for advice businesses located solely, or substantially, in Victoria.

The AFA is sharing a Member Alert sent to Victorian members today, explaining the current obligations and ASIC’s no-action position.

To view the Member Alert, please click here.

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