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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

ASIC calls for expressions of interest for membership of Financial Services and Credit Panel

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is calling for expressions of interest from financial services and consumer credit industry participants who are interested in becoming members of the new ASIC

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15 Aug 2017

ASIC extends partnership for digital investigation and analytics software

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has extended its partnership with Australian software company Nuix following a competitive tender process. The new contract forms part of ASIC’s expanding analytics and

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08 Aug 2017

ASIC targets unlicensed binary option mobile apps

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In March 2017, ASIC conducted a review of various mobile app stores focusing on apps associated with binary options trading. The review highlighted over 330 apps which were offered to

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03 Aug 2017

ASIC reports on Australian bank audits following Wells Fargo misconduct

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ASIC yesterday outlined the results of audits conducted by eight banks in Australia following the regulatory action taken in the United States against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo) in

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02 Aug 2017

Abu Dhabi and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

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The Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (‘FSRA’) and ASIC today signed a Cooperation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to support and understand financial innovation

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28 Jul 2017

ASIC consults on revised licence regime for domestic and overseas market operators

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ASIC is consulting on proposals to refine and update ASIC’s regulatory guidance on the licensing regime for financial markets. Consultation Paper 293 Revising the market licence regime for domestic and overseas

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24 Jul 2017

ASIC checks on limited AFS licence experience

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ASIC visited twenty limited Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees during 2016 – 2017 to assess how they were operating under their new licences and to discuss and promote compliance with

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19 Jul 2017

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