AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

By Editors | 29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.

AML / KYC

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Targets Pressure Sales Tactics in Financial Advice Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Commissioner Alan Kirkland said ASIC is concerned about high-pressure sales tactics used to lure people into unsuitable investments.

Enforcement

ASIC Fines Equity Trustees for Misleading Investment Statements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2025

ASIC fined Equity Trustees for allegedly making misleading statements about investments made by a green and sustainable bond fund.

Enforcement

ASIC Targets Misconduct in Consumer Credit and Car Finance Sectors

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

Commissioner Alan Kirkland said ASIC is prioritising consumer credit protection, focusing on predatory lending, hardship assistance, and debt management

Enforcement

ASIC Rejects Licence Application by Debt Management Firm

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

ASIC rejected a credit licence application from Bakken Holding, citing ongoing court proceedings over alleged misconduct by the firm.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Releases First National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The taxonomy provides voluntary classification standards for green and transition investments across six high-emitting sectors.