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Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has taken aim at superannuation fund trustees over how they identify systemic issues from member complaints. Speaking at an industry event, Constant said five out of the 10 super funds the regulator is reviewing over ...

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
In its latest paper, ASIC has argued that while digital assets are a technological shift from current financial systems, the foundational regulatory principles for it remains the same. Speaking at the Melbourne money & finance conference, ASIC senior ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Following the landmark Federal Court decision in the case ASIC brought against Star Entertainment, ASIC chair Joe Longo said the regulator will not shy away from holding company directors to account. The Federal Court found two former senior executives ...

Interprac sues AFCA over Shield determination

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... in AFCA's rules and processes where a matter involves multiple entities. Interprac itself is currently being sued by ASIC for its involvement in the Shield collapse, namely its failure to ensure clients' best interests were looked after. The ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on how it can strengthen transparency around who ultimately owns and controls listed entities, proposing several amendments it hopes will better corporate transparency, market efficiency and oversight. ASIC said its set of proposals ...

Brisbane financial adviser appears in court on dishonesty charges

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... Financial Services, Self-Managed Super, Provest Enterprises, and Super Funds Australia Pty Ltd ITF Principal Superannuation Fund. ASIC alleges Prakash engaged in unlicensed financial services related to securities, executed unauthorised share trades ...

Former MWL Financial adviser banned for six years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC has banned Melbourne-based financial adviser Raluca Terheci from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business ...

Betashares invests in AUD-backed stablecoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... payments and digital-based applications in the financial services sector," he said. "Importantly, Macropod is regulated by ASIC and is taking a responsible approach to innovation and the application of stablecoins across a range of potential use cases." ...

Former adviser incurs additional charges for dishonest conduct

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... Professional Wealth Management Services (PWMS) and Professional Wealth Investments. PWMS held an AFSL until it was cancelled by ASIC in 2023. PWM was involved in developing a technology for robotic trading across a range of different instruments. Cuthbertson ...

ASX partners with LSEG to upgrade derivatives platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... first half of the financial year, after it agreed to implement a package of reforms to improve its operations last year. ASIC had initiated an inquiry into ASX in June 2025 around its questionable ability to "maintain stable, secure and resilient" market ...