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ASIC signals opportunity for industry to lift private credit standards

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In its latest update on Australia’s public and private markets[1], ASIC has called on industry bodies to lift their standards across Australia’s private credit sector following expert observations on better

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23 Sep 2025

ASIC Chair Joe Longo not seeking reappointment

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It has been an immense privilege to serve as Chair of ASIC and to have been given the opportunity to rebuild and renew the agency. In June this year, I

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22 Sep 2025

ASIC appoints new Chairs and members to the Markets Disciplinary Panel

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ASIC has announced the appointment of a new Chair, Deputy Chair, and three new members to the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP), and thanks five retiring members for their significant contribution. The

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18 Sep 2025

ASIC slashes red tape and calls for further regulatory simplification proposals

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A new report from ASIC reveals the agency has culled more than 9,240 pages of regulation since the beginning of the year as it calls for further ideas for regulatory

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04 Sep 2025

ASIC plan underscores response to financial ecosystem threats

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New statistics detail a boost to ASIC’s investigation and enforcement activity as the agency outlines its focuses in the year ahead. ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the agency’s transformation with

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28 Aug 2025

ASIC urges life insurers to spearhead improvements to direct sales practices

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ASIC is calling on life insurance companies to step up their product, sales, and complaints handling practices as they look to expand direct sales to customers. In a detailed letter

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21 Aug 2025

ASIC to review superannuation investment requirements

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ASIC has commenced a targeted review that may help boost investment in property by Australia’s superannuation funds. The review will focus on requirements to disclose stamp duty payments in Regulatory

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14 Aug 2025

Enhancing competition and innovation in Australia’s evolving capital markets

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ASIC is taking significant steps to foster competition and innovation, creating more opportunities for companies and investors, and attracting more foreign capital to Australia. ASIC is in the final stages

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08 Aug 2025

ASIC seeks feedback on proposed updates to conflicts management guidance

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ASIC has released proposed updates to its conflicts management guidance for financial services businesses. Regulatory Guide 181 Licensing: Managing conflicts of interest (RG 181) was last updated in August 2004. The proposed

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31 Jul 2025

ASIC sues Fortnum Private Wealth for allegedly failing to adequately manage cybersecurity risks

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ASIC is suing financial advice business Fortnum Private Wealth Limited alleging it failed to properly manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. In proceedings filed in the NSW Supreme Court, ASIC alleges

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23 Jul 2025

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