ASIC warns governance gap could emerge in first report on AI adoption by licensees

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ASIC is urging financial services and credit licensees to ensure their governance practices keep pace with their accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The call comes as ASIC’s first state

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ASIC annual report underscores transformation

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ASIC’s program of transformation continued in 2023–24, according to the agency’s latest annual report. ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the report highlighted a range of key regulatory and enforcement outcomes

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Appointments to the ASIC Executive Leadership team

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s program of transformation work has continued with key appointments to its senior executive leadership team. Regulation and Supervision Following an international search, ASIC Chair

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ASIC expands strategic priorities for coming 12 months

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Australia’s public and private markets and emerging financial products will form a new pillar of ASIC’s expanded strategic priorities. ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the agency’s latest Corporate Plan included a new

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ASIC approves enhanced Banking Code of Practice

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ASIC has approved a new version of the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) Banking Code of Practice, which includes enhancements to key protections. The new Code will commence on 28 February

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Changes to ASIC Executive Leadership Team

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed a number of changes to its senior executive leadership team. Chief Executive Officer ASIC Chair Joe Longo has accepted a request from

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New Commissioners commence at ASIC

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ASIC Chair Joe Longo has welcomed the commencement of new Commissioners Simone Constant and Alan Kirkland, who began their five-year terms yesterday. In August the Treasurer announced the appointment of

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ASIC targets misconduct in superannuation sector

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ASIC will look to take strong, targeted enforcement action in the coming months and into 2024, as part of its focus on member outcomes in the superannuation sector. The enforcement

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ASIC calls for greater organisational vigilance to combat cyber threats

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ASIC calls on organisations to prioritise their cyber security after its report into the cyber capability of corporate Australia identified significant gaps. The report summarises the results of ASIC’s recent

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Marketing ESG credentials could be greenwashing even if correctly disclosed

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Even if a fund manager’s formal ESG disclosures are correct, their translation into marketing materials can still trigger greenwashing allegations, says Zenith Investment Partners head of responsible investment and sustainability

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