In the six months to December 2019, ASIC did not have any new enforceable undertakings, reflecting its post-Royal Commission 'why not litigate' approach to enforcement.
April 30, 2020The strategic plan includes greater integration of ESG factors in the market, enhancing SME and startup access to capital, promoting the use of digital and e-KYC technologies, among others.
February 28, 2020As of 1 January, ASIC had 316 investigations on foot related to misconduct. Cases involving CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ and AMP increased 52% from 12 months earlier.
February 27, 2020ASIC will be focused on conduct issues involving superannuation trustees, while APRA will be focused on prudential supervision of trustee activities.
February 17, 2020The Regulatory Bulletin offers case studies illustrating the SFC’s key areas of concern and recent regulatory interventions in IPO applications and corporate transactions.
February 7, 2020An investor was fined S$200,000 for failing to disclose that he had become a substantial shareholder in a Catalist-listed company, and for subsequent disclosure rule breaches.
January 20, 2020While welcoming the SFC's front-loaded regulatory approach, the Process Review Panel says the regulator should be aware of its possible unintended effects and consider ways to minimise them.
January 17, 2020A new risk-based approach to quarterly reporting and stronger continuous disclosure requirements will apply from 7 February. The new whistleblowing office has also been established.
January 10, 2020SGX RegCo chief Tan Boon Gin wants stronger protections against misconduct, faster enforcement outcomes and greater clarity to be provided to the market.
December 31, 2019The government will progress a number of key 'in-principle' decisions of the review by enacting two separate Acts to replace the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989.
December 23, 2019