07/03/2025
MAS’ objective is to strengthen the effectiveness of a disclosure-based regime for investors to make informed choices on their own, while requiring an appropriate level of intervention for consumers who need more assistance.
07/02/2025
In addition, Mr Fuoco will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities, following an undertaking he gave to the Court.
07/01/2025
The changes are focused on reflecting consequential changes to the law and legislative relief granted by ASIC since these RGs were last updated.
07/01/2025
The AFS licence was cancelled after ASIC became aware that Ballast had ceased to carry on a financial services business.
06/30/2025
It offers a curated pool of over 400 verified impact organisations.
06/26/2025
SPaN aims to provide strong governance over national and cross border payment schemes, promote continuous payments innovation and encourage active collaboration among key industry players.
06/20/2025
The report says central bank mandates vary across the region in terms of how explicitly regulators can address the impacts of climate change
06/19/2025
The HKMC urges the public to beware of suspicious calls, websites or other communications, and to remain vigilant in protecting personal information.
06/19/2025
APRA’s proposals pertain to section 66 exemption and determination instruments that are due to sunset later this year or that require updating to reflect current practice.
06/16/2025
ASIC’s application seeks to preserve the assets of the scheme and obtain a clearer picture of the financial position of Australian Fiduciaries and its schemes while ASIC continues its investigation.
06/13/2025
The proposal will also cover titles that may imply an association with established exchanges, VATPs and other similar entities.
06/13/2025
ASIC found that Ms Rogan did not comply with a financial services law by engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct.
06/13/2025
Last week, ASIC and regulators from the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Hong Kong and Canada took coordinated actions to crack down on unauthorised finfluencers.
06/13/2025
The proposed changes would allow reduced capital requirements for annuity products in return for enhanced risk management by life insurers, including closer matching of assets and liabilities.
06/12/2025
Stephenson Harwood’s international private wealth team provides clients with comprehensive support across a wide range of matters including succession planning, tax optimisation, wealth structuring, and asset protection.
06/12/2025
This policy aims to address concerns around housing affordability and availability.
06/11/2025
The matter was adjourned for further mention on 5 August 2025.
06/05/2025
This latest review of industry progress identified improvements in re-rating practices, marketing and disclosure materials, as well as product governance.
06/05/2025
Our latest review has found that while insurers implemented programs to improve claims handling functions in recent years, and some progress has been made, there is still significant room for further improvement.
06/05/2025
The program supports far-reaching reforms to improve tax policy, administration, and compliance, while enhancing public expenditure and cash management.