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ASIC moves to streamline IPO process

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2026
Companies planning to list on Australia's public markets will have greater flexibility to publicise and correct information about upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) before lodging a prospectus under changes implemented by ASIC. Consistent ...

Government enforces new corporate tax transparency regime

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2026
A new reporting regime is forcing large multinationals operating in Australia to disclose their activities, income and taxes, which the government describes as an "important milestone" in corporate tax transparency. Under the new reporting regime administered ...

Former Mercer Super chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2026
... strengthen our ability to support clients as they navigate increasing complexity, evolving member expectations and growing regulatory demands." Ross said she was excited to join the company at an important time. "Throughout my career, my passion has ...

Renato Mota takes on new board position

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
... transformation of the business to grow to more than $300 billion in customer assets and over two million members. Mota led the regulatory approval of more than $2.5 billion in acquisitions and oversaw significant governance and cultural reform. Earlier ...

More directors breach duties from Youpla Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
Three more former directors of Youpla Group have been found guilty of breaching their duties following similar determinations from the Federal Court against chief executive Bryn Jones and director Ronald Pattenden. The court found former board members ...

APRA warns financial system faces mounting risks

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
Australia's financial system remains resilient, but rising global market pressures, artificial intelligence, AI-related vulnerabilities and growing interconnectedness could test institutions' capacity to withstand multiple shocks, according to the Australian ...

ASIC sues CBA over alleged $8.5m in undisclosed fees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
... the action should serve as a warning to banks that prolonged failures to disclose pricing accurately would attract regulatory scrutiny. This comes as ASIC's recent crackdown on misconducts following a $14 million penalty with Macquarie Bank for promoting ...

Macquarie Bank fined $14m for savings rate blunder

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2026
Macquarie Bank has been slapped with a $14 million penalty for promoting misleading interest rates on a savings account that confused customers on how much interest they would earn. Macquarie admitted to breaching the law in a case brought by ASIC in ...

Marsh expands wealth offering with Wilshire acquisition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2026
... clients across the investment value chain." The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and client consents. Marsh recently also completed the acquisition of AltamarCAM, a specialist private markets ...

ASIC forms markets expert advisory group

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2026
ASIC has formed a time-limited markets expert advisory group to provide the regulator with advice, market expertise and international perspectives. It will bring together market leaders and experts to help identify and prioritise practical improvements ...
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