AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Launches 3rd BBSW-rigging Case

By Samuel Riding | 08/06/2016

Securities regulator accuses NAB of ‘unconscionable conduct and market manipulation’.

ASIC Eases Path to New Tax Systems for Investment Trusts

By Samuel Riding | 03/06/2016

Managed trusts can change constitutions without holding members’ meetings.

Market Infrastructure

Credit Suisse Fined for Market Integrity Rule Breaches

By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

Australian unit fined USD50,000 for failure to have automated trading filters in place to prevent interference with market integrity.

AML / KYC

HSBC Accepts ASIC Undertaking on Structured Product Sales

By Samuel Riding | 18/05/2016

Bank required to remediate clients who may have received ‘deficient advice’.

AML / KYC

ASIC to Use Windfall to Boost Surveillance, Enforcement

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2016

Australian securities regulator also welcomes shift to industry funding model.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Bitcoin Exchanges Face Calls for Greater Scrutiny

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

Calls for tighter rules amid rumoured collapse of Igot bitcoin exchange.

Market Infrastructure

Australia, Singapore Aim to Lower Fintech Barriers

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

National regulators to discuss agreement to support cross-border operation of fintech start-ups.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues Cyber Risk Study

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report explores approach to cyber risks of Singapore and Australian regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Starts Civil Case Against Westpac for BBSW Manipulation

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2016

Securities regulator instigates case for ‘unconscionable conduct and market manipulation’.