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Applications for crowd-funding licences open 29 September 2017

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From 29 September 2017, the new crowd-sourced funding (CSF) regime will come into effect and ASIC will begin accepting licence applications from CSF intermediaries. Under the CSF regime, eligible public

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13 Sep 2017

ASIC releases market integrity report

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ASIC has released its latest report on market integrity for the period 1 January to 30 June 2017. The report covers ASIC’s work to help ensure Australia’s financial markets operate

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12 Sep 2017

ASIC’s MoneySmart tips for home buyers

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ASIC has launched a series of videos to help consumers make MoneySmart decisions when buying a home. TV personality Shelley Craft hosts five videos featuring essential tips on the key decisions

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06 Sep 2017

ASIC extends time for expressions of interest for membership of Financial Services and Credit Panel

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has extended, to 14 September 2017, the time for expressions of interest from financial services and consumer credit industry participants who are interested in

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04 Sep 2017

ASIC reports on how investors decide to invest in IPOs

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Based on recent research, ASIC reports that prospectuses are important for investors in considering an investment in an IPO but there is scope for improvement in the usability and credibility

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01 Sep 2017

Professional indemnity insurance review completed

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A targeted review of professional indemnity (PI) insurance by ASIC has found that most small companies holding Australian financial services (AFS) licences had PI insurance that met regulatory requirements. We found,

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30 Aug 2017

Super fees set to become more transparent and easier to understand

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From 30 September there will be significant changes to the way superannuation and managed investment funds disclose the fees and charges that affect consumers. The new requirement follows the Australian

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28 Aug 2017

Big four banks change loan contracts to eliminate unfair terms

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Following a commitment to further review their small business loan contracts, the big four banks have now agreed to specific changes with ASIC to eliminate unfair terms from their contracts.

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25 Aug 2017

ASIC consults on reforms to add-on insurance sales to drive better outcomes for consumers

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ASIC has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposals to reform the sale of add-on insurance and warranties through car dealerships. The consultation paper proposes: A deferred sales model:

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25 Aug 2017

ASIC announces regtech showcase event

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ASIC has announced that it will hold a showcase event on regulatory technology (regtech) on 18 September 2017 in Sydney. With regtech at the top of the minds of both regulators and

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23 Aug 2017

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