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ASIC encourages financial industry organisations to help lead through change

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Speech by ASIC Chair Joe Longo at the ISDA/AFMA Forum, 20 June 2023. Introduction: Taking the lead Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians

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21 Jun 2023

ASIC highlights focus areas for 30 June 2023 reporting

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ASIC urges directors, preparers of financial reports and auditors to assess the impact of uncertain market and economic conditions on reporting for full and half-years ending 30 June 2023. ASIC

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07 Jun 2023

ASIC sharpens focus on credit and debt management

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ASIC is warning credit providers and debt management firms that strong, targeted action against predatory lending, high-cost credit and misconduct impacting consumers experiencing financial difficulty is expected in the coming

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12 May 2023

Update on ASIC’s recent greenwashing actions

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ASIC has released a short report detailing the 35 interventions it has made in response to its greenwashing surveillance activities from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2023. The report

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11 May 2023

ASIC updates the implementation timeframe for the internal dispute resolution data reporting framework

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ASIC has updated the implementation timeframe of the internal dispute resolution (IDR) data reporting framework to support smooth implementation of this important reform for firms reporting their IDR data for

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08 May 2023

ASIC calls on investment product issuers to ‘lift their game’ on design and distribution obligations

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ASIC has called on investment product issuers to ‘lift their game’ after an initial review found significant room for improvement in how they meet their design and distribution obligations (DDO).

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05 May 2023

ASIC releases updated guidance for licensees on reportable situations

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ASIC has released updated guidance for industry on making notifications to ASIC under the reportable situations regime (formerly breach reporting). The updates to Regulatory Guide 78 Breach reporting by AFS licensees and

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28 Apr 2023

Super trustees told to focus more on their members in communications about performance test failure

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An ASIC review of performance communications by trustees that again failed the annual performance test for MySuper products in 2022 has highlighted that while improvements have been made, some trustees

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13 Apr 2023

ASIC and IOSCO report on combatting retail market misconduct

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has today published a report calling for greater international collaboration and cooperation to combat cross-border scams, greenwashing, misconduct, and fraud. ASIC Chair Joe

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03 Apr 2023

Superannuation trustees urged to improve insurance outcomes for members

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Trustees need to continue to focus on improving the life insurance they provide their members. A recent ASIC review highlights areas where trustees should be making meaningful improvements to deliver

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23 Mar 2023

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