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FACT SHEET: How to set up a Money Remitter (also known as a Money Transfer Operator or Payment Services Provider) Checklist
19 Jun 2020
Naomi Fink
Special Counsel☐ Determine the characteristics of your remittance business Payment corridors and any other jurisdictions you will deal with Currencies you will exchange Customer types Whether your business offers only spot FX…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Checklist for setting up a Cryptocurrency (Virtual Asset) Exchange in Australia
03 Jun 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselBefore you set up a cryptocurrency exchange… ☐ Determine the service(s) you will provide as part of your cryptocurrency exchange, and what will be traded. For example, consider: Will you…...
Read moreOngoing Fee Arrangements – Frequently Asked Questions
07 Jul 2021
Sarah Archer
Special CounselWe've received a few questions from clients about the new Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFA), so our team of lawyers and consultants have teamed up to answer some of the…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Top 5 Tips for Preparing Target Market Determinations (TMDs)
02 Nov 2022
Michael Mavromatis
PartnerThe design and distribution obligations (DDO) are designed to ensure that product issuers adopt a consumer-centric approach when designing (and distributing) products. Before distributing a product, a product issuer must…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Top 10 Tips for a Successful AFSL Application
08 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHere are our top 10 tips for a successful AFSL application. Organisational competency, as demonstrated by your Responsible Manager, will make or break your application. Get good legal advice at…...
Read moreFACT SHEET – Should I have my own AFSL?
11 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingDoes the licensing regime prevent you from being an authorised representative of an existing AFSL holder? Are you getting tired of receiving bills from your licensee for the privilege of…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Application Process
17 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingBefore applying for a licence, you need to know: 1. Why are you applying? “Branding” alone won’t cut it. You need to convince ASIC that you need a licence. You…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: AFSL Costs
20 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingSo, you think you’re ready to apply for your own AFSL. What are the costs should you be prepared for? Preparing You can attempt to prepare and submit your own…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Key AFSL Requirements
21 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHow do I get an AFSL, you ask? Below, we outline the key requirements required for applying for and obtaining an AFSL. If you decide to obtain an AFSL, it…...
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