INFO 88
Notifying ASIC of the appointment of an AFS authorised representative
This is Information Sheet 88 (INFO 88). If you are an Australian financial services licensee (AFS licensee) or an authoriser appointing authorised representatives to provide financial services under s916A or s916B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act), you must notify us within 30 business days of the appoint
In plain English
AFS licensees and authorisers must notify ASIC when appointing or ceasing an authorised representative.
INFO 88 explains the requirements for Australian financial services licensees and authorisers. You must notify ASIC within 30 business days of appointing or ceasing an authorised representative. This applies to appointments under sections 916A or 916B of the Corporations Act 2001. The guide provides details on how to submit this notification.
Why it matters
Failing to notify ASIC about authorised representative changes can impact your AFS licence. Ensure your compliance team follows this process to avoid potential issues and maintain regulatory standing.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/for-finance-professionals/afs-licensees/appointing-and-ceasing-an-afs-authorised-representative/notifying-asic-of-the-appointment-of-an-afs-authorised-representative/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.