FASEA Regulatory Framework and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Corporations Act 2001, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on an individual financial adviser for a significant breach of their best interests duty?

Accepted Answer

$1,050,000

Answer

$10,000

Answer

$50,000

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$525,000

Question 2

Which body is responsible for receiving and acting on complaints about financial advisers under the AFCA framework?

Accepted Answer

Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)

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ASIC

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APRA

Answer

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)

Question 3

What does the term 'conflicted remuneration' refer to under the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms?

Accepted Answer

Benefits that could reasonably be expected to influence the advice given to retail clients

Answer

Any payment made to a financial adviser

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Commission payments on insurance products only

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Fees charged above the market rate

Question 4

A financial adviser discovers a systemic issue in their practice that has resulted in widespread non-compliant advice. Under the breach reporting obligations, when must this be reported to ASIC?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 business days of the breach being identified as significant

Answer

Within 30 days of becoming aware

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Within 3 months of discovery

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At the end of the financial year

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of the 'responsible manager' within an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) holder?

Accepted Answer

A person with adequate competence and knowledge to ensure the licensee's obligations are met

Answer

The person responsible for marketing financial products

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The CEO of the licensee entity

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Any adviser who holds a degree in financial planning

Question 6

Under FASEA standards, what must an adviser do when they become aware that a colleague is providing advice that does not comply with the law?

Accepted Answer

Report the conduct through appropriate channels, including whistleblower protections if needed

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Report it only if it directly affects their own clients

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Take no action unless instructed by management

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Discuss it only with the colleague privately

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Statement of Advice (SOA) requirement under the Corporations Act?

Accepted Answer

To provide clients with a written record of advice so they can make informed decisions

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To document the adviser's qualifications and experience

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To satisfy ASIC's annual reporting requirements

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To limit the adviser's legal liability