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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.
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