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ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... borders, which is why regulators are taking strong action together for a second year in a row," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "What people see online is shaped by algorithms designed to drive clicks and engagement, rather than promoting accurate ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026

... detriment of Shield and First Guardian Master Funds undermines trust in the superannuation system, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at the Law ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... based on what's popular online carries real risks, particularly in volatile markets like crypto," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. Social media, one of the main sources of information for the 18 to 28 age demographic, is also a major distributor ...

Benchmark report reveals crucial blind spots in whistleblower protections

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025

... protections and consider the specific circumstances and characteristics of the company. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said whistleblowers play a crucial role in identifying and exposing misconduct in relation to the company. "Without effective ...

ASIC eyeing advisers recommending private credit funds

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has told an industry event that the regulator is keeping an eye on the private credit sector, with increased surveillance continuing in 2026. "On the retail side, this surveillance will look at disclosures of fees and ...

Shield proposes to liquidate equities to pay investors

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... sufficient assets to pay the claims of non-investor creditors of Keystone who have lodged proofs of. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland told an industry event yesterday the regulator has 10 separate Federal Court proceedings against 18 defendants with more ...

ASIC to monitor union redundancy funds

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025

... granted. "ASIC's approach to regulation commonly evolves in response to changes in markets," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "Since ASIC first granted relief for these types of funds, there has been a significant increase in funds under management ...

Majority of SMSF establishments based on bad advice: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025

... files that also led to significant concerns about client detriment in relation to the advice. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned that the next steps involved a consideration of a range of regulatory responses. "This includes enforcement action where ...

ASIC labels digital assets as financial products

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... asset are not a regulated financial product. To provide transitional support ahead of the reform, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the regulator has granted a sector-wide no-action position until 30 June 2026. The no-action position was informed ...

ASIC targets potential vertical integration in managed accounts

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025

... of interests in the managed accounts sector particularly as more AFSLs build in-house products. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the managed accounts sector "can be very attractive for licensees at all parts of the product manufacturing and distribution ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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