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Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... reporting to Couchman. The changes come as superannuation funds continue to bolster governance frameworks amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and growing operational complexity across the sector.

ASIC secures record $300m penalty over 'egregious' CFD misconduct

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Federal Court has imposed record penalties totalling more than $300 million against collapsed contracts for difference (CFD) issuer Union Standard International Group and two of its former authorised representatives. ASIC described the court action ...

Imprisoned fraudster's wife banned by ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
ASIC has disqualified Shashikumari Agrawal (Mrs Agrawal), the wife of the imprisoned director Krishnakumar Agrawal (Mr Agrawal), from managing corporations for five years due to her role in the collapsed Mansa Group. Mrs Agrawal and Mr Agrawal were ...

ASX to pay $23m, admits misrepresentation over CHESS replacement

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
ASX has admitted that it misled and exposed market participants to financial risk in an announcement related to the delivery of the CHESS replacement project in early 2022, despite realising the delay would occur as early as 21 December 2021. According ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... demonstrate their value by providing solutions that help them stay ahead of known tax reforms, reduce anxiety over regulatory changes and preserve their wealth for future generations.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... see what's inside, why it's there, and the thinking behind it." "We are not regulated by the FCA or any other regulatory body, and we do not provide financial advice. That's deliberate. If you are looking for advice or for someone to manage ...

Stablecoin to reshape financial services workforce

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... US$320 billion. Last month, ASIC chair Joe Longo told the Tech Council of Australia that the regulator is beefing up its regulatory sandbox framework to help start-ups and emerging fintech businesses navigate licensing requirements. AUDC secured its ...

Trustees lack death benefit claims uplift urgency: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... continues to be one of our enforcement priorities. Where we identify non-compliance, we will consider the full range of regulatory tools available, including enforcement action," Constant warned. On a positive note, the review found internal dispute ...

ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... supporting regulations are finalised, including detail on disclosure and process requirements. Separately, ASIC updated Regulatory Guide 234 Advertising financial products and services (including credit) following a consultation held from 27 November ...

Janus Henderson continues PM expansion with acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... to be bought out by Janus Henderson for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close in Q326 pending regulatory and other customary approvals. Founded in 2013, Rantum Capital has been providing private debt and private equity financing ...