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ASIC enforcement must get tough: Commissioner

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2019
... Commissioner has already ruled out handing over a part of ASIC's remit to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). He stopped just short of recommending a civil enforcement agency for misconduct evidence gathered in ASIC investigations. ...

Hayne stops short of dismantling vertical integration

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2019
... concerns in the financial system.'" However, Hayne agreed with the Productivity Commission's recommendation that the ACCC study the effect of vertical and horizontal integration within financial services every five years.

Former ACCC chair will lead APRA capability review

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... Government's official response said it agreed to conduct regular capability reviews of APRA going forward, with former ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel to lead the first. "The capability review will build on the recently completed International Monetary ...

ACCC close to approving tobacco-free certification

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 DEC 2018
... pushing to trademark 'tobacco-free' with Australia's competition watchdog and for the benefit of investors. The ACCC said it is considering accepting Tobacco Free Portfolios' application for a certification trademark that signals to potential ...

Super funds defend $5bn infrastructure investment

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2018
A consortium including several of Australia's largest superannuation funds will contest allegations from the ACCC that a 2013 purchase of two New South Wales ports breached competition law. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has ...

BEAR should be expanded, ASIC included: Shipton

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
... there are no non-executive members. This is in contrast to the FCA, the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong, the ACCC, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank, she added. "There are concerns that I have when I look ...

ASIC commences civil action against ANZ

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2018
... ASIC's investigation into the August 2015 placement is separate to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) proceedings. The ACCC, which oversees cartel conduct, refers serious conduct to the CDPP to be considered for prosecution. ...

Instant asset write off extended

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
... relations and women portfolios. As Australia's new Treasurer, Frydenberg now assumes responsibility for ASIC, APRA and the ACCC, and will ultimately be responsible for the Government's response to the Royal Commission. His remit will extend to taxation ...

Federal oversight of financial services sector clarified

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
... the sector will be split between himself and Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert. Frydenberg will oversee ASIC, APRA and the ACCC and will also be responsible for responding to the Royal Commission. He will also have responsibility for taxation and superannuation ...

Priestley resigns from ASX, Future Fund boards

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018
... chairman Robert Priestley has resigned from the boards of the Australian Securities Exchange and the Future Fund following the ACCC pursuing a criminal cartel conduct investigation. Announcing his decision, Priestley said the ACCC banking matter may ...