Corporations Regulations 2001

CHAPTER 7 - FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS  

PART 7.7A - BEST INTERESTS OBLIGATIONS AND REMUNERATION  

Note: Regulations 7.7A.01 to 7.7A.04 are reserved for future use.

Division 2 - Best interests obligations  

REGULATION 7.7A.05   BEST INTERESTS DUTY - BASIC BANKING PRODUCTS ETC.  

7.7A.05(1)    
This regulation:


(a) is made for paragraph 961B(5)(b) of the Act; and


(b) prescribes a circumstance in which the provider is not required to prove that he or she has taken the steps mentioned in paragraphs 961B(2)(d) , (e), (f) and (g) of the Act in relation to advice that relates to a basic banking product or general insurance product.

7.7A.05(2)    
The provider is not required to prove that he or she has taken the steps if:


(a) the provider is:


(i) an agent or employee of an Australian ADI; or

(ii) otherwise acting by arrangement with an Australian ADI under the name of the Australian ADI; and


(b) the subject matter of the advice sought by the client relates only to the following:


(i) a basic banking product;

(ii) a general insurance product;

(iii) consumer credit insurance;

(iv) a combination of any of those products.


 

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