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ASIC facilitates crowd-sourced funding by public companies

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released guidance for public companies and crowd-funding platform operators to support them in using the new crowd-sourced funding (CSF) regime, which commences

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22 Sep 2017

ASIC’s 2017-20 data strategy launched

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched its data strategy for 2017-20. The strategy, which outlines how ASIC will capture, share and use data, will transition ASIC into a more

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20 Sep 2017

Response to feedback on REP 523 ASIC’s Innovation Hub and our approach to regulatory technology

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ASIC last week released its response to industry feedback on ASIC’s Innovation Hub and its approach to regulatory technology. In May ASIC released for consultation Report 523 ASIC’s Innovation Hub and our

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18 Sep 2017

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

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