Latest Australian Securities and Investments Commission News

Henry Heng sentenced for failing to disclose interests as a company director
ASIC wins first court outcome regarding a non-cash payment facility involving crypto assets
Opinion Piece: Older Aussies Losing Too Much To Scams
Experienced barrister Tim Faulkner SC appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Scam alert: Scammers are changing the way they impersonate financial services businesses in sophisticated bond and term deposit scams
Financial Services Licensee sentenced for failing to lodge annual financial reports
ASIC protects small business by disqualifying four directors for failures relating to the management of small proprietary companies
Improving superannuation member services – Dealing with death benefit claims
ASIC sues Magnis and Frank Poullas over disclosure failures
ASIC releases summary document for identifying and supporting First Nations consumers experiencing financial abuse
Appointments – Members, Takeovers Panel
Southern Steel Group Pty Limited re-lodges FY23 financial report with comparatives
ASIC and APRA release notes on latest Superannuation CEO Roundtable
APRA and ASIC release notes on Superannuation CEO Roundtables – March 2024
NSW financial adviser Adele Baaini permanently banned from credit and financial services industries
ASIC releases March 2024 financial adviser exam results
ASIC orders end to Centrepay credit arrangements in Urban Rampage stores
No-action position on financial reporting obligations of special purpose financing subsidiaries and their guarantors
Former Victorian director charged with breaching his director duties and making false statements to ASIC
Henry Eng Chye Heng sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for misleading share trading
ASIC cancels AFS licence of JB Markets
Macquarie Bank to pay $10 million for failure to properly monitor system for third-party fee withdrawals from customer accounts
ASIC appeals Federal Court findings relating to unfair contract term in insurance contracts by Auto & General
ASIC disqualifies QLD construction director for 5 years
ASIC insolvency data shows increase in companies failing
Adam Blumenthal ordered to pay $850,000 and disqualified for five years for market rigging and directors’ duties breaches
Changes to the Executive Leadership Team
Court finds Sunshine Loans charged customers prohibited fees
ASIC obtains Federal Court orders appointing receivers over digital currency assets of blockchain mining companies
ASIC consults on misconduct reporting guidance for external administrators and controllers
ASIC action results in $1.25 million Court imposed penalty against AFSL ‘licensee for hire’ firm
Federal Court winds up retail OTC derivative issuer Prospero Markets Pty Ltd
AAT reinstates Cameron Lindsay Duncan’s liquidator registration with conditions
ASIC appeals Finder Wallet decision
James Mawhinney arrested and charged following ASIC criminal investigation
Head of audit at William Buck Victoria pays $20,625 penalty for audit rotation issues
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia National Small Business Summit 2024 | Australian Taxation Office
ASIC cancels licence of Menon & Associates Pty Ltd
Former Sydney financial adviser charged with dishonest conduct
Federal Court throws out application to prevent ASIC investigation
Janet Cameron convicted and fined in Hobart Magistrates Court
Seniors Warned To Be Aware Of Scams
ASIC wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard
ASIC cancels AFS Licence of Crown Wealth Group
ATHA Energy Announces 92 Energy Obtains Court Approval
ASIC remakes five ‘sunsetting’ class orders for managed funds
ASIC extends and amends parent entity financial statement and auditor independence instruments
Cameron Waugh sentenced to two years imprisonment for insider trading