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ASIC tightens grip on ICO issuers

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018
... or deceptive statements about the product. This is going to be a key focus for us as this sector develops," ASIC commissioner John Price said. This probing is on top of ASIC's existing focus on potentially unlicensed conduct by ICOs. ASIC has already ...

ASIC disqualifies two SMSF auditors

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... confidence in the SMSF sector so it is crucial that they adhere to ethical standards and other requirements," ASIC commissioner John Price said. "ASIC will continue to take action where the conduct of SMSF auditors is inadequate," he said. Last month ...

Government reappoints ASIC executives, creates new role

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... bring ASIC into line with the structure of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)," she said. ASIC commissioner John Price will now serve for two extra years, from 21 March 2018 to 20 March 2020. He has been a member of ASIC since ...

Convicted SMSF auditor disqualified

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... Melbourne-based auditor's disqualification order was passed on 30 January and came into effect on 6 February. ASIC Commissioner John Price said: "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence in the SMSF sector. ASIC will continue to ...

ASIC to target non-compliant advisers and AFSLs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
... services industry that could create harm, ASIC will take enforcement action to protect investors and consumer," ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said. Over the course of the six month period to 31 December 2017, ASIC undertook a total of 63 investigations ...

Conflicted SMSF auditor disqualified

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... promoting confidence in the SMSF sector, so it is crucial that they adhere to ethical and professional standards," ASIC commissioner John Price said. "ASIC will continue to take action where the conduct of SMSF auditors is inadequate." Yesterday ASIC ...

Most investors shun credit ratings: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... Markets Authority (ESMA), created in 2011, aim to hold agencies accountable and protect investors, CFR said. ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said credit rating agencies "play an important role in our market by giving market users, for example, investors ...

HLB Mann Judd revises AFSL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... gatekeepers. We will continue to monitor licensees and, where necessary, take licensing and enforcement actions," ASIC commissioner John Price said.

SMEs lack cybersecurity resilience: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
... managed systems and data. All firms indicated that these were priority areas for the next investment period. ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said: "Cyber resilience is now widely regarded as one of the most significant concerns for the financial markets ...

Sydney licensee caught out on conflicts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... publication by those stockbrokers of sell-side research on securities should be independent and objective," ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said. "Ensuring this conduct meets these standards directly is necessary to ensure the integrity of financial ...