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ASIC Identifies Defective Compliance Plans in Funds Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025
ASIC review reveals widespread compliance plan deficiencies across the managed investment industry, prompting calls for industry improvement.
Australian Super Funds Face Scrutiny Over Member Services
By Editors | 01/06/2025
Super funds are under pressure to improve member services, particularly in handling death benefit claims. Governance failures are a key concern.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse
By Editors | 01/06/2025
ASIC sues ex-Blockchain Global director over alleged mismanagement leading to ACX Exchange collapse and A$20mn in customer losses.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025
Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.
Enforcement
ASIC Puts Consumer Lease Industry on Notice Following Review
By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025
ASIC finds evidence of customer harm despite consumer lease reforms. Providers are also shifting to alternative credit products.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025
ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Seeks High Court Ruling on Crypto ‘Financial Products’
By Editors | 22/05/2025
ASIC challenges Block Earner ruling, seeking High Court clarity on the regulatory scope of crypto “financial products.”
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Urges Australian Super Funds to Enhance Risk Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
Super funds should be proactive in managing counterparties and third-party suppliers, as ineffective management can result in operational losses, regulatory attention and remediation costs.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Home Loan Manager Resimac Over Hardship Failures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
ASIC alleges the home loan manager breached the law by not properly assessing or supporting borrowers struggling with repayments.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Macquarie Securities Over Short Sales Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025
ASIC has sued Macquarie Securities for, what it claims is, repeated and systemic misleading conduct relating to the failure to report the volume of short sales.
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