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ASIC warns of complacency over confidential information

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2014
... robust industry standards, ensures retail investors can be confident in the integrity of the market," ASIC Commissioner John Price said. "However, it's important for companies not to become complacent. They should address any perception - real or otherwise ...

ASIC sets its sights on hybrid securities

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2014
... in practice. "ASIC is committed to addressing the concerns that these complex products present," ASIC commissioner John Price said. "Investor education is critical in this work. Investors must think hard about whether hybrids are suitable for them, weigh ...

Costs of new SMSF regulation expected to be "minimal"

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2013
... and because it means industry is able to implement the proposals with minimal cost and disruption," ASIC commissioner John Price said during a speech at the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) National Congress. Price said that the consultation process ...

ASIC concedes Trio ringleader investigation

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2013
... that ASIC will hold gatekeepers to account where their conduct falls below the required standard," ASIC commissioner John Price said. "Directors, company officers, auditors, investment advisers, and financial planners play a key role in ensuring that ...

ASIC issues governance warning on local emerging market companies

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
... because we want investors to be confident and informed when putting their money in these companies," ASIC commissioner John Price said. As at November 2012, ASIC identified 760 ASX-listed companies that reported having an accounting segment or subsidiaries ...

Hybrids must better convey risk: ASIC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... investors in hybrid securities last year, two thirds of whom were self-managed superannuation funds. ASIC Commissioner John Price said: "We have responded to the increased issuance and popularity of hybrids by working with issuers and their advisers ...

Ex-Lonsec MD convicted of insider trading

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013
... the efficacy and integrity of the market. Those who held the shares and did not sell were victims." ASIC Commissioner John Price said, "Prosecuting insider trading has been a real focus for ASIC. In the last four years we have obtained convictions of ...

Conscious Capital launches Aussie equities fund

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2013
... investors' profits are aligned with our own," he added. An investment committee of Stephen Harrison, Howard Coleman and Dr John Price manages the portfolio. They describe the process as index-agnostic and are free to invest in any Australian listed company ...

Audit report "disappointing"

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
... Retail Group for the 2006-07 financial year. "Following auditing standards is not merely a compliance hurdle to clear," John Price, ASIC commissioner said in November.

PwC partner banned from auditing

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2012
... where audit deficiencies result in material misstatements in financial reports not being detected and addressed," said John Price, ASIC commissioner. Auditors are important gatekeepers and audit quality is essential in maintaining and promoting confidence ...