RG 176
Foreign financial services providers
Issued 10 March 2020. This guide is for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) that wish to provide financial services to wholesale clients or professional investors in Australia.
In plain English
This guide explains how foreign companies can provide financial services to Australian wholesale clients and professional investors.
RG 176 applies to foreign financial services providers (FFSPs). It outlines how they can legally offer services to Australian wholesale clients or professional investors. The guide was issued on 10 March 2020. It details licensing requirements and ongoing obligations. FFSPs must meet certain conditions to operate.
Why it matters
If your business is a foreign company offering financial services in Australia, understand this guide. It ensures you operate legally and avoid potential regulatory issues. Compliance is essential for maintaining a good business reputation.
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