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Zurich fined over false and misleading statements

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... Zurich Australia has paid two infringement notices totalling $37,560 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) over alleged false and misleading statements to two policyholders. In May 2024, Zurich declined two trauma insurance ...

SMC highlights long-term benefits of investing in private markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has submitted a paper in response to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) discussion paper, outlining how superannuation investments in the private sector can drive long-term financial system stability ...

ASX outlines opportunities in listed markets amid IPO slump

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
In response to a discussion paper published by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in February, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has outlined several opportunities to spike "global competitiveness" of Australia's ...

RBA and ASIC slam the ASX: 'Deeply disappointed'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have written a damning open letter to the ASX to address their increasing concern over the management of operational risk. In a joint letter to the ASX ...

ASIC recommends standards for virtual AGMs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has provided Treasury with a report after conducting an inquiry into companies holding virtual AGMs. As part of the report, the regulator made five recommendations, including that ASIC and ...

'Less revenue for us': AustralianSuper on closing multiple accounts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
Fronting the Senate Economics Committee, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) confirmed internal communications between staff at AustralianSuper played a significant role in shaping its case against the super fund. Senator Andrew ...

ASX reports 'record' revenue for 1H25, lags in listings

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... issuance of $1 million credit to participants affected. In light of the debacle, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced an investigation into the issue. Lofthouse said replacing of its CHESS system is a "high priority" ...

ASIC updates on SMSF advice review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said reviews are underway into why consumers are advised to establish an SMSF. Plans for the review were first announced in ASIC's Corporate Plan 2024-25 and the regulator has now confirmed ...

ASIC calls out super trustees over 'weak' anti-scam practices

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has written to superannuation trustees urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing their members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant, outlined ...

Super failures, greenwashing: ASIC's key issues in 2025

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has identified what it believes to be the most significant current, ongoing and emerging issues within its regulatory remit for 2025. "Increased market volatility, geopolitical changes, the ...