AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

    Securities / Derivatives

    Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Proposes Major Shakeup of Conflicts of Interest Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    ASIC seeks feedback on first update in 20 years, introducing broader scope, new examples and a 'roadmap' of obligations.

    Enforcement

    Banks to Refund Low-Income Customers for "Fee Harm", ASIC Says

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    ASIC has directed banks to overhaul product design and migration processes after uncovering widespread excessive fees for vulnerable customers.

    Market Infrastructure

    Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Proposes Overhaul of Industry Code Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    ASIC has launched a consultation on significant updates to its framework for approving financial and credit sector codes.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Puts Bank Boards on Notice Over AI Risks and Governance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

    ASIC has warned that existing financial services laws apply directly to AI, placing the onus on boards to manage risks of consumer harm.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Fortnum Private Wealth Over Cybersecurity Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    ASIC claims the financial advice licensee failed to manage cyber risks, exposing thousands of clients to data breaches.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Investigates Predatory Practices in Debt Management Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    ASIC will review around 100 licensed firms amid concerns that vulnerable consumers are being harmed by predatory industry practices.

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