ASIC moves against SMSF auditor misconduct

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ASIC has acted to disqualify, suspend or add conditions to the registration of a number of auditors of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). The actions followed ASIC concerns about failures to... Read more continue reading

ASIC reports on corporate finance regulation – July to December 2019

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ASIC has released the final report on its oversight of corporate finance activity between July to December 2019. Following the release of Report 659 ASIC regulation of corporate finance: July to... Read more continue reading

Details of changes to ASIC regulatory work and priorities in light of COVID-19

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ASIC has previously stated it would temporarily change its regulatory work and priorities to allow it and regulated entities to focus on the impact of COVID-19. This will include the... Read more continue reading

ASIC grants relief to industry to provide affordable and timely financial advice during the COVID-19 pandemic

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ASIC has announced three temporary relief measures that will assist industry in providing consumers with affordable and timely advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief to facilitate advice about early access... Read more continue reading

ASIC provides information on funeral expenses reform

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ASIC has issued an information sheet for providers of funeral expenses facilities. Recent changes to the Corporations Regulations mean that entities who sell funeral expenses facilities will generally be required... Read more continue reading

ATO releases ‘one stop shop’ for essential tax and super info on COVID-19 stimulus measures

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have now become law following the passage of the Government’s Economic Support... Read more continue reading

ASIC recalibrates its regulatory priorities to focus on COVID-19 challenges

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In coordination with the Council of Financial Regulators, ASIC will focus its regulatory efforts on challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Until at least 30 September 2020, the other matters... Read more continue reading

Guidelines for meeting upcoming AGM and financial reporting requirements

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Annual General Meetings Coronavirus (COVID-19) may temporarily impact on companies’ ability to hold an annual general meeting (AGM). This issue is most immediately relevant for listed and unlisted public companies... Read more continue reading

ASIC takes steps to ensure equity market resiliency

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As part of the Australian Government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ASIC has taken steps to ensure Australian equity markets remain resilient. Australian equity markets have seen record trading... Read more continue reading

ASIC Annual Forum and Annual Dinner postponed

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Due to the uncertain availability of international and interstate speakers and delegates and the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the difficult decision to postpone the... Read more continue reading