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MoneySmart by ASIC

MoneySmart by ASIC

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Rethinking Truth Superannuation overview ASIC's role in super ASIC is principally responsible for the enforcement of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) which regulates the conduct and disclosure obligations of financial services providers (including superannuation trustees that hold an Australian financial services (AFS) licence). As the conduct and disclosure regulator, ASIC’s role primarily concerns the relationship between trustees and individual consumers. ASIC aims to look after consumers ensuring they receive proper disclosure, are dealt with fairly by qualified people, continue to receive useful information about their investment or product and can access proper complaints-handling procedures.

National Financial Literacy Strategy Why financial literacy matters In today's fast-paced consumer society, financial literacy is an essential everyday life skill. It means being able to understand and negotiate the financial landscape, manage money and financial risk effectively and avoid financial pitfalls. Improving financial literacy can benefit anyone, regardless of age, income or background. It helps you make informed financial choices, day-to-day and throughout your life. The National Financial Literacy Strategy was developed in 2011 to provide a national direction for this priority area. Teaching resources for VET Money management skills for VET students MoneySmart offers a number of online resources to develop the personal money management skills of VET students, apprentices, trainees and senior high school students. For students considering self-employment or starting a small business after finishing school, understanding money and finance is vital. First Business resources ASIC's First Business resources have been developed to help young people thinking about going into small business.

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financialcounsellingaustralia.org You can find a financial counselling service using the map below. Either type in your postcode or click on your area. You can talk to a phone financial counsellor from anywhere in Australia by ringing 1800 007 007 (minimum opening hours are 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Friday). This number will automatically switch through to the service in the State or Territory closest to you. Consumer Action Law Centre: 03 9629 6300 Legal advice for the public: 03 9629 6300 / 1800 466 477 Legal advice for consumer caseworkers: 03 9602 3326 Website: Join The Campaign, Live Naturally & Choose Wool FREE Stock Market Recommendations What is the Trading Report? The Trading Report is the perfect tool for short- and medium-term traders. The report covers not only the Australian stock market but also the key international FX and Futures markets. The report contains regular trading recommendations, based on technical analysis. The report also features expert editorials, featuring daily market strategies from our team of traders.

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