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Regulatory

Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has questioned super fund trustees' ability to identify systemic issues within their funds.

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
In its latest paper, ASIC has argued that while digital assets are a technological shift from current financial systems, the foundational regulatory principles for it remains the same.

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Following the Star Entertainment judgment this month, ASIC chair Joe Longo said the regulator is actively looking for cases to define the line of responsibility for directors.

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on how it can strengthen transparency around who ultimately owns and controls listed entities, proposing several amendments it hopes will better corporate transparency, market efficiency and oversight.

Former MWL Financial adviser banned for six years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
The Melbourne-based adviser is the latest banning in the wake of the collapse of Shield Master Fund.

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
The ASX submitted its Commitment Plan in response to the ASIC Inquiry Panel's Interim Report, outlining what it will focus on to transform and rebuild confidence to support its reset as Australia's critical market infrastructure.

AFCA reveals outcome of final lead decision

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
AFCA has issued the lead decision against both United Global Capital and Next Generation Advice, finding faults by both financial firms.

UK influencers fined over promotion of unauthorised forex scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
A raft of former reality television stars turned influencers have been fined in the UK for spruiking an unauthorised forex trading scheme.

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
AFCA received a record number of complaints in 2025, with 111,373 complaints filed in the 12 months to December 31 - up 14% from 2024.

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
ASIC said the number of complaints surrounding governance issues has risen, with financial services companies making up a large proportion.