Agency:
Tasmanian Office of Financial Supervision
Agency Number:
Start Date:
07 Aug 1992
End Date:
01 Jul 1999
Description:
The Tasmanian Office of Financial Supervision (TOFS) was established in August 1992 as an independent body to supervise State banking, insurance and superannuation institutions. It was managed by a Board consisting of between three and five members drawn from building societies, credit unions and consumer organisations. It reported annually to the Treasurer on the Office's administration of the State's financial institutions legislation. The Office's functions were transferred to APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) on 1 July 1999.
Information Sources:
Tasmanian Office of Financial Supervision Act 1992.
Legislation Administered:
Tasmanian Office of Financial Supervision Act 1992.
Legislation Creating:
Tasmanian Office of Financial Supervision Act 1992.
Legislation Abolishing Agency:
The Office's functions were transferred to APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) on 1 July 1999.
Related Agencies:
Business Affairs Office (TA1537) | 01 Jan 1991 | 31 Dec 2001 |
Series Created By Agency:
SC338 Documents concerning the Registration of Friendly Societies | 01 Jan 1860 | 15 Apr 1999 |
SC531 Documents concerning Registration of Building Societies | 08 Oct 1888 | 23 Jun 1999 |
SC331 Company Files | 01 Jan 1921 | 13 Jan 1999 |
AG548 Administrative Files | 01 Jul 1992 | 27 Aug 1999 |
AG545 Board Minutes and Agenda Papers | 26 Feb 1993 | 27 Aug 1999 |
AG546 Industry Consultative Committee Minutes | 20 Apr 1993 | 24 May 1999 |
AG549 Documents concerning Registration of Building Societies and Credit Unions | 20 May 1993 | 24 Jun 1999 |
AG550 Board Member Files | 25 Jun 1993 | 30 Jun 1999 |
AG547 Contingency Fund Management Committee Minutes | 28 Jan 1994 | 25 Jul 1997 |