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Employee Entitlement Schemes – AFSL Requirements Start 1 September 2026
Employee Entitlement Scheme operators face a critical deadline of 1 September 2026 to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) to continue operations. Understanding the application requirements and compliance obligations is essential for businesses managing employee contribution schemes. Sophie Grace provides comprehensive support for AFSL applications, AUSTRAC registration, and tailored AML/CTF compliance programs.
Australia Finance
SG
Sophie Grace Pty Ltd
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Navigating Australia’s FFSP Regime—practical Licensing, Exemptions, And Notification Support
The foreign financial services provider regime introduces three new exemptions and mandatory ASIC notification requirements, commencing April 8, 2027. Firms providing services that touch Australia—even offshore—face timing risks as existing relief expires March 31, 2027. Understanding eligibility pathways and operational readiness for the transition window is now critical for foreign financial services providers.
Australia Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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Price Unit Of Measure – What Does It Mean And How To Report It Under ASIC
ASIC transaction reporting requires entities to submit an expanded set of data fields, including Item 49: Price Unit of Measure. This field specifies what unit a reported price refers to, drawn from ISO 20022 standardised codes, and must align with quantity measures to ensure internal consistency. Understanding when to populate this field and selecting the correct unit code are critical to avoiding common reporting errors.
Australia Finance
TRAction
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How To Stop Repossession Of Your Home In Queensland (Video)
Banks cannot automatically seize and sell a home after missed repayments in Queensland. Before exercising enforcement rights, lenders must comply with contractual obligations, statutory notice requirements, and court procedures, while borrowers may negotiate repayment arrangements, apply for hardship relief, refinance, voluntarily sell the property, challenge procedural defects, or rely on equitable or statutory protections.
Australia Real Estate
SL
Stonegate Legal
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Employee Entitlement Schemes – AFSL Requirements Start 1 September 2026
Employee Entitlement Scheme operators face a critical deadline of 1 September 2026 to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) to continue operations. Understanding the application requirements and compliance obligations is essential for businesses managing employee contribution schemes. Sophie Grace provides comprehensive support for AFSL applications, AUSTRAC registration, and tailored AML/CTF compliance programs.
Australia Finance
SG
Sophie Grace Pty Ltd
Article
Navigating Australia’s FFSP Regime—practical Licensing, Exemptions, And Notification Support
The foreign financial services provider regime introduces three new exemptions and mandatory ASIC notification requirements, commencing April 8, 2027. Firms providing services that touch Australia—even offshore—face timing risks as existing relief expires March 31, 2027. Understanding eligibility pathways and operational readiness for the transition window is now critical for foreign financial services providers.
Australia Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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