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ASIC secures record $830 million in civil penalties orders and $644 million back to Australians in 2025-26

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has delivered one of its strongest enforcement periods on record, securing major penalties and driving tens of millions in payments back to Australians in the first half of 2026.

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21 Jul 2026

New ASIC Chair

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC Chair Joe Longo has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Court as the agency’s incoming Chair. Mr Longo said Ms Court would bring deep regulatory expertise to the role from

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04 Feb 2026

ASIC announces 2026 enforcement priorities

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Private credit practices, financial reporting misconduct, insurance complaints and claims handling, and misleading pricing are among a range of new enforcement priorities ASIC has unveiled for 2026. ASIC Deputy Chair

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14 Nov 2025

ASIC shuts down 130 investment scam websites per week

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

5Online scammers are squarely in ASIC’s cross hairs with new data revealing more than 10,000 investment scam websites and online advertisements have been shut down by the agency[1]. ASIC’s latest Enforcement

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03 Mar 2025

ASIC announces new enforcement priorities with a focus on cost of living pressures

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has announced its enforcement priorities for 2025, capturing the key areas where it will direct resources and expertise in the coming year. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, ‘Our

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15 Nov 2024

ASIC to target misconduct in banking and superannuation sectors

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has released its Enforcement and regulatory update (1 January to 30 June 2024), which sets out recent outcomes in enforcement and regulation. In the first half of the year, ASIC

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10 Sep 2024

ASIC announces 2024 enforcement priorities

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has announced its enforcement priorities for 2024[1], indicating its enforcement focus for the coming year and communicating its intent to industry and stakeholders. In 2024, two new priorities have

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22 Nov 2023

ASIC sharpens focus on credit and debt management

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

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

ASIC to expand enforcement focus areas in the coming year

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has warned businesses it will be targeting greenwashing, predatory lending and misleading insurance pricing promises this year, as part of a continuing focus on protecting consumers from financial harm.

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16 Feb 2023

ASIC announces Enforcement Priorities for 2023

From ASIC - Australian Securities & Investments Commission

ASIC has announced its Enforcement Priorities for 2023, which will include enforcement action on greenwashing and predatory lending, as well as a continuing focus on disrupting investment scams. ASIC Deputy Chair

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04 Nov 2022

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CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
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CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]