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ASIC secures record $350 million in civil penalties and $583 million back to Australians in second half of 2025

ASIC secured a record $349.8 million in court-ordered civil penalties in the second half of 2025, marking its highest six-monthly total. This achievement follows successful cases against major Australian companies and super trustees, including ANZ, NAB, Cbus, RAMS, and Australian Unity Funds Management. Additionally, ASIC's work will return $583 million to millions of Australians through refunds from excessive bank fees and payments related to the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund investigations.

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ASIC secures record $350 million in civil penalties and $583 million back to Australians in second half of 2025
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Misconduct reports to ASIC highlight spike in corporate governance issues

ASIC reports a significant increase in misconduct reports, particularly concerning corporate governance issues. Between July and December 2025, 9,686 reports raised 13,036 issues, with corporate governance accounting for 40% and financial services for 44%. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court emphasized that these figures reinforce ASIC's focus on governance and directors’ duties as key enforcement priorities.

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Misconduct reports to ASIC highlight spike in corporate governance issues
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Financial advice update – February 2026

ASIC has released its Financial Advice Update for February 2026, which compiles regulatory developments and issues impacting financial advice. The update covers various topics relevant to AFS licensees and financial advisers in Australia, including a new review of licensees utilizing lead generation services. This ongoing work aims to address practices that improperly encourage consumers to switch superannuation funds.

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Financial advice update – February 2026
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ASIC publishes ASX Inquiry Panel Final Report and acknowledges observations

ASIC has published the ASX Inquiry Panel’s Final Report, which analyzed ASX group's governance, capability, and risk management. The report follows a nine-month analysis and builds on an interim report. ASIC, along with the RBA, will oversee ASX’s implementation of commitments made in response to the inquiry.

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ASIC publishes ASX Inquiry Panel Final Report and acknowledges observations
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Pure Foods Tasmania reduces $4.5 million in deferred tax assets following ASIC review

Pure Foods Tasmania reduced its deferred tax assets by $4.5 million following a review by ASIC. ASIC raised concerns that the company's recognition of an unused tax loss as a deferred tax asset did not comply with accounting standards. This reduction accounts for 31% of the company's total assets.

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Pure Foods Tasmania reduces $4.5 million in deferred tax assets following ASIC review
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ASIC continues to ease regulatory burden

ASIC is continuing its efforts to simplify regulation, guided by feedback from the regulated community. The regulator aims to make information more accessible and to streamline legislative instruments. These changes are detailed in Report 830, which highlights progress in reducing the regulatory burden on Australian businesses.

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ASIC continues to ease regulatory burden
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Australia well-placed to unlock opportunities from innovation in the financial system

New research by ASIC and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) indicates that Australia is well-positioned to capitalize on ongoing financial innovation, particularly in Fintech and Regtech. The report highlights the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in financial operations and identifies Australia as a global leader in payment infrastructure and the 'buy now pay later' sector. ASIC Chair Joe Longo emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry and regulators to ensure Australia remains at the forefront of financial innovation, aiming to boost the economy and improve consumer experiences.

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Australia well-placed to unlock opportunities from innovation in the financial system
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ASIC and APRA release notes on Life Insurance CEO Roundtable

ASIC and APRA have released public notes from a life insurance CEO roundtable held on April 15, 2026. The meeting was co-hosted by ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland and APRA Member Suzanne Smith, with 19 life insurance CEOs and other executives attending. The discussion marks a collaborative effort between regulators and industry leaders in the life insurance sector.

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ASIC and APRA release notes on Life Insurance CEO Roundtable
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Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians

ASIC has released a progress review, Report 831, indicating weaknesses in death benefit claims handling by some superannuation trustees for Australia's ageing population. While some trustees have improved, others have not implemented basic process improvements, leading to concerns about future service pressures. ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant noted that the slow pace of improvement and increased claims volumes suggest some trustees are ill-prepared to meet future demands.

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Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians
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ASIC proposes to consolidate financial reporting and auditing relief instruments

ASIC is proposing to consolidate 17 financial reporting and auditing relief instruments into two new instruments. The aim is to simplify regulations and make it easier for users to understand available relief. Feedback on the draft instruments, which include the 'ASIC Corporations (Annual and Half-year Reporting) Instrument 2026/XXX' and 'ASIC Corporations (Auditing) Instrument 2026/XXX', is open until July 10, 2026.

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ASIC proposes to consolidate financial reporting and auditing relief instruments
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ASIC updates financial complaints data dashboard

ASIC has updated its Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data dashboard to include financial complaints data from July to December 2025. The update also introduces a new complainant demographics page and a downloadable data file, enhancing transparency and usability. These improvements aim to strengthen accountability and improve complaint handling across the financial system.

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ASIC updates financial complaints data dashboard
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Additional Budget Estimates, Opening Statement, Senate Economics Legislation Committee, 5 June 2026

ASIC's new Chair addressed a parliamentary committee, highlighting the regulator's recent achievements and future plans. This includes strengthening enforcement, prosecuting misconduct, and advancing regulatory simplification. The Chair also mentioned new government funding to support ASIC's core operations and engagement with Australians.

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Additional Budget Estimates, Opening Statement, Senate Economics Legislation Committee, 5 June 2026
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