Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off The corporate watchdog has taken a regional airline's former directors to court over allegations they misled investors about financial performance. AAP · May 18
Lenders told to 'support customers' facing hard times Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn. AAP · May 6
Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe An ASX-listed footwear chain has disclosed that its chief is under investigation for potential insider trading and that it will make millions less in earnings. AAP · May 4
Legal action against troubled smelter dropped Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator. AAP · Apr 30
ASIC Issues Warnings To Aussie ‘Finfluencers’ Over Alleged Unlicensed Financial Advice The four finance influencers are suspected of providing “misleading and deceptive” advice on social media. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 24
Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads A retail giant is set to battle a class action lawsuit after the Federal Court ruled it misled consumers with a widespread advertising campaign. AAP · Apr 24
Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z The financial services watchdog has sent warnings to social media accounts providing deceitful advice on platforms used by two thirds of young Australians. AAP · Apr 23
ASX vows reform after placing 'investors over markets' A final report on exchange operator ASX has noted its defensive culture and favouring of shareholder returns over resilient technology platforms for investors. AAP · Apr 2
Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print Many Australians don’t realise their superannuation savings – worth A$4.5 trillion and growing – may be invested in fossil fuel companies, gambling, or even weapons manufacturers. The Conversation · Mar 25
Alarm as Gen Z turns to 'finfluencers' for money advice Social media is fuelling riskier financial investments with nearly two out of three young people turning to platforms for advice on their money. AAP · Mar 15
What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement It’s one of the most important corporate governance cases in the past 20 years, involving organised crime inside Australia’s second-biggest casino. The Conversation · Mar 11
Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator The national corporate regulator has moved to wind up a major smelter over failures to lodge annual financial reports. AAP · Mar 6
Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off The outcome may not pass the pub test but the outgoing head of the corporate regulator says it was justified in taking on the Star casinos case. AAP · Mar 6
'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said. AAP · Mar 5
AAP · Feb 27 Major insurer unsure of next steps amid legal action One of the nation's major insurers is unsure how to proceed in the face of legal action after thousands of customers lost promised online discounts.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 UniSuper accused of greenwashing after reducing environmental element of investment option UniSuper says change was made ‘to expand the investible universe’ but complaint to Asic claims members were not properly informed
AAP · Feb 4 Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review Australia's superannuation industry looks forward to working with the corporate watchdog on scam prevention, noting they still haven't seen a critical report.
AAP · Feb 2 Female head for corporate watchdog in milestone move Jim Chalmers says the next head of Australia's financial watchdog, Sarah Court, is an experienced litigator and leader and will make a positive impact.
AAP · Feb 2 Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
The Conversation · Feb 2 ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products Australia’s corporate regulator has secured refunds of A$40 million to more than 38,000 investors in risky financial products, following a review of the industry.
AAP · Jan 26 Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.
The Conversation · Dec 28, 2025 Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all.
AAP · Dec 23, 2025 CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers Following a report by ASIC, the Commonwealth Bank says it's repaying $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high banking fees.
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers and thousands of customers.
AAP · Dec 15, 2025 ASX shares slide to seven-year low after damning report ASX Limited shares have fallen to their lowest level since 2018 after the market regulator said it would require it to hold another $150 million in capital.