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FACT SHEET: AFSL Costs
08 May 2020
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingSo, you think you’re ready to apply for your own AFSL. What are the costs should you be prepared for? Preparing You can attempt to prepare and submit your own…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Application Process
08 May 2020
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingBefore applying for a licence, you need to know: 1. Why are you applying? “Branding” alone won’t cut it. You need to convince ASIC that you need a licence. You…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Key AFSL Requirements
08 May 2020
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHow do I get an AFSL, you ask? Below, we outline the key requirements required for applying for and obtaining an AFSL. If you decide to obtain an AFSL, it…...
Read moreFACT SHEET – Should I have my own AFSL?
08 May 2020
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingDoes the licensing regime prevent you from being an authorised representative of an existing AFSL holder? Are you getting tired of receiving bills from your licensee for the privilege of…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Do I need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)?
08 May 2020
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingThe law says that you need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) if you are a “person” who carries on a “financial services” business in this jurisdiction. (This article includes…...
Read moreCOVID-19 and Paying the Rent
30 Apr 2020
Tim Dixon
Special CounselCan you get rent relief for your business offices? If your offices are occupied under a commercial lease and your business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rent…...
Read moreI’m a Responsible Manager. What does this mean?
15 Apr 2020
Samantha Hills
Senior AssociateWe regularly train Responsible Managers (“RMs”) of AFS licensees to help them better understand their role. Many RMs are curious to know what they have to do and whether they are personally…...
Read moreRoyal Commission Review
06 Apr 2020
Grant Holley
Managing PartnerIn a 1-hour webinar, Paul Derham, Kath Bowler and I discuss the largest issues in the financial services industry following the 2018 Royal Commission. Importantly, we learned that the large majority…...
Read moreHow will my commercial contract be affected by COVID-19?
31 Mar 2020
Naomi Fink
Senior AssociateWe are all aware of the impact of COVID-19 on our health system and social interactions, however it is also important to consider the effect of the pandemic on business.…...
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