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ASIC consults on new digital asset laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026
... adding DAP or TCP authorisations, to help with a smooth transition to the new regime. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the proposed guidance and standards recognised the rapid evolution of global markets. "Our proposed guidance and standards ...

ASIC seeks 10-year extension of CFD protections

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2026
... settled through digital assets rather than cash. The existing order is due to expire in May 2027. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the measures had substantially reduced investor losses but that CFDs remained a high-risk product. "The evidence demonstrates ...

Tribunal affirms InterPrac, FSGA adviser bans

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... Silva's commencing on 10 December 2025 and Hanley's commencing in March 2026. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the decisions reinforce that financial advisers remain personally responsible for the advice they provide to clients. ...

ASIC and APRA move to streamline FAR

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... spend less time on administration and more time running their businesses," McCarthy Hockey said. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the proposals reflected the corporate regulator's ongoing focus on simplifying regulatory processes. "We continue ...

ASIC moves to strengthen defences against financial scams

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... financial firms to create convincing fake websites and fraudulent investment and advertisements. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the initiative would make it easier for Australians to distinguish genuine financial services providers from scammers. ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... borders, which is why regulators are taking strong action together for a second year in a row," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "What people see online is shaped by algorithms designed to drive clicks and engagement, rather than promoting accurate ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... detriment of Shield and First Guardian Master Funds undermines trust in the superannuation system, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at the Law ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... based on what's popular online carries real risks, particularly in volatile markets like crypto," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. Social media, one of the main sources of information for the 18 to 28 age demographic, is also a major distributor ...

Benchmark report reveals crucial blind spots in whistleblower protections

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... 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. "Without effective ...

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 ...
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