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Scams and governance failures dominate tip-offs to ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... were considered together. ASIC noted reports from the public have helped take swift action against emerging pump-and-dump scams, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated using fake celebrity endorsements, causing substantial harm to Australian investors. ...

AFCA consults on rule changes under upcoming scam framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... complaints under the Scam Prevention Framework (SPF) that will come into effect early next year. The government passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill in 2025 following an industry-wide consultation, which places obligations on banks, telecommunications ...

ASIC warns investors over Yepbit platform

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... listed on AUSTRAC's Virtual Asset Service Provider Register (VASPR). The warning comes as ASIC continues to target investment scams and unlicensed operators, with the regulator urging consumers to independently verify licencing and contact details rather ...

SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... the member verification process - a critical first step for super fund call centres given the growing risks of fraud and scams," SMC spokesperson added. "Real super fund members expect their funds to take identity security very seriously, and they know ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... complaints rose 12% to 6706 following a decline the previous year. Jenkins believes the numbers reflect the continued threat scams pose to Australian consumers. "Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in how they target consumers. Resolving disputes ...

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... totalling $181,000. He then dealt with the bank cheques by sending them to an associate. "ASIC is committed to disrupting scams and, where possible, holding those who enable them to account. This case is another example of ASIC's broad work to combat ...

ASIC boasts $830m record civil penalties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... significant member services issues to ASIC and HSBC Bank Australia admitting to serious failures in protecting customers from scams that cost it $35 million. The Federal Court also recently ordered Westpac to pay a $26 million penalty for widespread ...

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... Commission (ACCC), Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), and other agencies to reduce the harmful impact of scams and facilitating necessary changes to AFCA's rules and jurisdiction. Meantime, the laid expectation on APRA is almost identical ...

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... on the Superannuation Cyber and Financial Crime Coordination Framework (SC3), and coordinate responses to cyber threats, scams and financial crimes. "This is an important and growing area of work for ASFA, supporting stronger protection for members and ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Capital Guard over fake bond sale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... to act efficiently, honestly and fairly," ASIC said. "ASIC's action reflects its ongoing focus on disrupting investment scams, particularly those exploiting trusted brands or purporting to offer fixed-income or bond products to retail investors."
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