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Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing their members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant, outlined ASIC's guidance for super trustees in preventing, detecting and responding to scams and ...

ASIC welcomes support for simplifying guidance on conflicts of interest

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... interested parties to execute the changes and has made amendments following the feedback provided. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke said: "Conflicts of interest aren't just ethical dilemmas. They pose real threats that erode trust ...

ASIC issues $2.2m infringement notices

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... report. It also contacted companies that had received an auditor breach for non-lodgement of financial reports. ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke said: "ASIC is concerned by the substantial number of companies that appear to have not met their obligations ...

Benchmark report reveals crucial blind spots in whistleblower protections

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... reflect these 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. ...

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
... set aside 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 ...

ASIC invites feedback on disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... distortions to investment decisions. This next step will help gather wider sector feedback on the proposals." ASIC commissioner Simone Constant, who led the review, said ASIC's proposals responded to feedback from the Treasurer's Investor Roundtable ...

Super funds continue to fail vulnerable members: UNSW

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... members, while only two of 12 were proactively engaging with First Nations communities to improve communications. ASIC commissioner Simone Constant delivered a clear message to the industry, noting that only one-third of Australians approaching retirement ...

ASIC to monitor union redundancy funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... licence is 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 ...

Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... needs and preferences and provide scope for members to tailor their retirement solutions to suit their needs. ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said the over 1.5 million Australians already in retirement and the wave of 2.5 million entering retirement ...