Advancing Australia’s regulatory roadmap for public and private capital markets

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ASIC has announced its preliminary views on the opportunities and risks emerging from shifts in public and private capital markets and called for feedback and debate on key questions as

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CPD: 2025 Regulation and compliance schedule – what advisers must know

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The evolution of the regulatory framework for financial advice will continue at pace in 2025, giving advisers and licensees little respite from changes which can impact them, their businesses, and

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ASIC appoints Scott Gregson as CEO

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ASIC has appointed Scott Gregson as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gregson will join ASIC on 17 March 2025 following a nearly 30 year career with the ACCC and takes over

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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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