Divide and conquer: How to fix ASIC Economy & Industry What’s ASIC’s problem? First, and most obviously, its remit is too wide. So what should the commission’s role be?
Bragg 1, Longo 1: ASIC chair fronts parliamentary committee November 6, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Joe Longo has now fronted a hearing held by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services; senator Andrew Bragg wasn’t there.
Bragg accuses ASIC of indifference to parliamentary oversight October 30, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Federal The absence of ASIC chair Joe Longo from senate estimates last week has caused Coalition senator Andrew Bragg some angst.
Premium Insights and analysis What did the Romans ever do for us? Labor releases proposed Bitcoin regulations October 17, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social The head of ASIC has compared the rise of crypto to the Roman Empire. So let’s unpack that a little, specifically the bit about coin.
Chalmers accused of ‘cover-up’ for not releasing report into ASIC deputy chair Chester March 13, 2023 By John Buckley Federal Labor faces pressure in the senate after it blocked an order to publish the findings of a probe into poor conduct among senior ranks at ASIC.
Focus on principles key in financial services reform August 2, 2022 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry The purpose of the legislation is to create public good, not create traps, says Financial Services Legislation Inquiry advisor Mark Steward.
Moves to regulate and boost uptake of digital currencies December 9, 2021 By Tom Ravlic News Crypto assets are largely outside the scope of current consumer protection regimes, but Josh Frydenberg is looking to change that.