Section 1531B — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Best interests obligation

The amendments made by items 12, 14A and 16 of Schedule 1 to the Corporations Amendment (Financial Advice Measures) Act 2016 apply in relation to the provision of personal advice to a person as a retail client on or after the commencement day.

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Related sections

s 1530 — Section 1350 does not apply to regulations made for the purposes of subsection 1528(2) or 1529(2)
s 1531 — Application of ban on other remuneration—asset‑based fees on borrowed amounts
s 1531A — Definitions
s 1531C — Renewal notices (opt‑in requirement)
s 1531D — Disclosure statements
s 1531E — Conflicted remuneration

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