AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Government Plans Mandatory Central Clearing of AUD Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 10/07/2014

The Australian government is proposing mandatory central clearing of Australian-denominated interest rate derivatives (IRD).

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Regulator Reports on Fee Disclosure Norms for Super and Managed Investments

By Editors | 08/07/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a report on its review of the fee and cost disclosure practices in the superannuation and managed investment industry.

MGSM Undertake Comprehensive HFT Study

By Editors | 03/07/2014

A team of financial researchers from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) will undertake Australia’s first comprehensive study into the impact of High Frequency Trading (HFT) on the quality of Australia’s financial market.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Relaxes Key Management Personnel Equity Disclosures

By Editors | 01/07/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a new class order to assist in the preparation of directors’ reports for financial years ending on or before September 30, 2014.

Australian Regulator Extends Super Fund Fee Disclosure

By Editors | 18/06/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved the deadline back to July 2015 for superannuation funds and management investment schemes to comply with fee and cost disclosure requirements.

Australia May Have to Tighten Forex Regulations

By Editors | 12/06/2014

Australia could be forced to increase its oversight of the US$4 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market in line with tougher United Kingdom rules.

Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms

By Editors | 30/05/2014

The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.

Australian Regulator Urges Funds to Review Class Order Compliance

By Editors | 30/05/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraging providers of investor directed portfolio services or so-called platforms to review ongoing compliance with class orders.

Australian Regulator Issues Report on Confidential Information, Warns of Complacency

By Editors | 27/05/2014

Australia’s disclosure regime ensures retail investors can trust the integrity of the market, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said, although it warned companies not to become complacent.