Reforms a bold step towards making advice more accessible and affordable 

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AMP welcomes the Government’s comprehensive roadmap for financial advice reform, which will expand the delivery of advice to millions more Australians. It will make a meaningful difference to the lives... Read more continue reading

DASH backs QAR SOA reform, opens door for innovation and client centricity

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DASH Technology Group has welcomed the final tranche of reforms brought forward by Minister Stephen Jones on Thursday 7 December, addressing the delivery of advice via the removal of a... Read more continue reading

Zurich welcomes advice reforms

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has welcomed the announcement by the Assistant Treasurer to expand access to quality and affordable advice across the financial services sector. Justin Delaney, Chief Executive... Read more continue reading

AFCA welcomes banks’ scams accord

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has welcomed the announcement of a scams prevention accord by Australian banks. “We have been calling for stronger action and for a consistent approach... Read more continue reading

BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler Responds to DOJ announcement

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Yesterday’s announcement regarding the settlement agreement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Binance, reminds everyone in the space about the fundamental ethos of Bitcoin and crypto. Bitcoin was conceived... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces 2024 enforcement priorities

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ASIC has announced its enforcement priorities for 2024[1], indicating its enforcement focus for the coming year and communicating its intent to industry and stakeholders. In 2024, two new priorities have... Read more continue reading

New Commissioners commence at ASIC

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ASIC Chair Joe Longo has welcomed the commencement of new Commissioners Simone Constant and Alan Kirkland, who began their five-year terms yesterday. In August the Treasurer announced the appointment of... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on ABA’s proposed changes to the banking code

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ASIC has opened its consultation on the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) proposed changes to its Banking Code of Practice (the Code). The Code contains a set of contractually enforceable standards... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls for greater organisational vigilance to combat cyber threats

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ASIC calls on organisations to prioritise their cyber security after its report into the cyber capability of corporate Australia identified significant gaps. The report summarises the results of ASIC’s recent... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases new alert list highlighting suspicious investment opportunities

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ASIC has strengthened its scam prevention tools to support consumers with the publication of a new investor alert list[1]. Consumers can use this list to help inform themselves as to... Read more continue reading