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ASIC uncovers ‘misleading and deceptive’ IPOs

An ASIC review of due diligence during the IPO process has uncovered prospectuses with “defective” levels of disclosure, ‘box-ticking’ approaches and superficial oversight at board level

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Ex-broker admits to multi-million dollar fraud

A former loan writer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mortgage fraud involving three of the major banks.

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ASIC cracks down on brokerages

Four mortgage broking firms have been forced to change their home loan advertising that targets Chinese-speaking home buyers following an ASIC review.

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The rise of robotics in financial services

The financial services sector has seen a rapid increase in the adoption of robot technology, with advancements in cognitive computing, robotics and ‘smart machines’ transforming and ...

Mike Abel, financial services, rise of robotics
Loan writer penalised for fraud

A former Sydney finance broker has been sentenced to a one-year intensive correction order in the NSW Local Court after pleading guilty to three counts of loan fraud.

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Beware the ‘power of the crowd’: ASIC

The future regulation of financial services will depend less on “black letter law” and more on the vocal demands of a digitally switched-on public, says ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft.

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Regulator rubber stamps ASX listing rules

ASIC has released a report that concludes the ASX has met its statutory obligations for listing standards.

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Combating online financial fraud

Digital technology has increased interconnectedness and bridged the urban-rural divide – and one of the biggest sectors to benefit from this change is the financial industry.

Benn Alp, financial fraud
ASIC levy to jump by 150%

Treasury has released its proposed levies for ASIC and APRA for the 2016-17 financial year, with the levy for the corporate regulator set to increase by 150 per cent.

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Making succession planning work for you

We have all heard the saying that you should not think of retirement as retiring from work, but rather as retiring to something better.

Colin Emmott, succession planning, retirement, retiring from work
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