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ASIC takes action on Falcon Capital directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
ASIC is suing the directors of Falcon Capital, the responsible entity for the failed First Guardian Master Fund, alleging "serious and widespread failures" in their oversight. ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Falcon ...

Australia, UK partner to procure well-regulated financial markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Following its inaugural meeting in September 2025, the second UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place this week, with Australia remaining vocal about placing greater emphasis on governance and asset valuation of private markets. The ...

ASIC proposes extending tax advice exemption for licensees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
ASIC is proposing to keep a tax advice carve-out for licensees for another five years, allowing advisers and accountants to comment on the tax implications of financial products that fall outside their AFSL, provided they give clients a written warning. ...

FSCP slaps prohibition order on adviser

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
A New South Wales financial adviser has been barred from re-registering as a relevant provider for two and a half years after the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) found serious and prolonged failures in client reviews, fee arrangements and ...

AIA names regional chief executive for key markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
AIA Group has appointed a regional chief executive, hiring a former insurance boss from HSBC to oversee its business across several jurisdictions, including Australia. Edward Moncreiffe has been named the new regional chief executive, effective November ...

ASIC bans 14th adviser from MWL

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2026
ASIC has banned yet another former financial adviser from MWL Financial Services, bringing its total adviser bans - according to public records - to 14. ASIC has banned Pardeep Singh from providing financial services for four years, after finding he ...

MSCI proposes taking away Indonesia's EM status

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
MSCI is proposing to reclassify the MSCI Indonesia Indexes from Emerging Market to Standalone Market status. In its June classification review, MSCI found market participants had raised significant concerns regarding the investability of the Indonesian ...

Integro appoints first Queensland private wealth adviser

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
Integro Private Wealth has appointed its first Queensland-based private wealth adviser, extending its east coast presence as the firm pursues national growth. The appointment of Grant Enders follows the recruitment of Daniel Secatore as Integro's first ...

ASIC consults on new digital asset laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026
ASIC is seeking industry feedback on its draft guidance for the upcoming laws around digital assets and operators in the broader digital economy. The new laws will come into effect on 8 April 2027. Consultation Paper 392, Digital asset law reform implementation ...

Abacus managing director confirms upcoming retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
The managing director of Abacus Group (ASX: ABG) will be stepping down after an eight-year tenure. Steven Sewell has announced the intent to retire from his current role but will continue to lead the company to 9 July 2027, or an earlier date, in accordance ...
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