ASIC launches Inquiry into ASX

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ASIC has announced an Inquiry into Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) group, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. ASX plays a critical role in

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ASIC clears path for faster IPOs

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Entities listing on the ASX via the fast-track process now have access to a shorter initial public offering (IPO) timetable designed to reduce deal execution risk as part of a

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The future of Australia’s public and private markets – ASIC shares industry feedback and next steps

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ASIC has released more than 50 public submissions received in response to its discussion paper on the evolving dynamics between public and private markets, released in February 2025. The paper examined the

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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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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

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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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