AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

    New ASIC Funding Proposal May Hurt Stockbrokers

    By Editors | 26/09/2015

    The Stockbrokers Association of Australia has warned that proposals to increase industry funding of the corporate regulator may impose greater costs on brokerage firms, prompting more industry rationalisation and stifling innovation.

    Bank of Queensland Investigated by ASIC over Compliance Failures

    By Editors | 23/09/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has concerns over its risk management and compliance systems.

    ASIC Sees Opportunities with Blockchain Technology

    By Editors | 21/09/2015

    Australian Securities and Investment Commission chairman Greg Medcraft says the emergence of blockchain technology has the potential to change the existing financial system.

    Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase

    By Editors | 19/09/2015

    The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.

    ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues

    By Editors | 16/09/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.

    Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC

    By Editors | 11/09/2015

    Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.

    ASIC’s Biggest Concern – Culture and Conduct

    By Editors | 02/09/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has published its latest three-year corporate plan, highlighting gatekeeper conduct and poor financial advice as some of its biggest concerns.

    Industry Funding Model Proposed for Australian Regulator

    By Editors | 28/08/2015

    ASIC releases consultation paper proposing an industry funding model where regulatory costs will be recovered directly from banks, listed companies and the financial services sector.

    ASIC Issues Third Report on Corporate Finance Regulation

    By Editors | 24/08/2015

    The Australia Securities and Investment Commission has published its third report detailing the approach it takes to the regulation of corporate finance issues.

    ASIC Cracks Down on Interest-Only Mortgages

    By Editors | 23/08/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has asked lenders to lift their standards for interest-only mortgages, after a probe found that lending criteria do not meet their responsible lending obligations.

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