Australian Securities and Investments Commission

101 results about this entity

Period: 22 Jan 2007 - 17 Sep 2024

Singaporean and Australian watchdogs sign fintech pact

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Australia's Securities and Investment Commission have signed a reciprocal agreement to help speed the licensing process for fintech startups looking to enter each territory.

Oz regulator consults on reg sandbox

Asic today released a consultation paper on proposed further measures to facilitate innovation in financial services, including a regulatory sandbox licensing exemption.

Asic to establish regulatory sandbox

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission is to take a page out of the FCA's fintech playbook with the creation of a regulatory sandbox for unlicensed firms to run early stage tests and trials of their services.

UK and Australian watchdogs forge fintech referral pact

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has signed a reciprocal agreement with Australian counterpart Asic to offer support for fintech startups seeking to enter each territory.

Asic takes action over spike in securities by NAB supplier

ASIC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney against Whitebox Trading Pty Limited and its sole director and principal, Johannes Boshoff, following an investigation into the spike on 18 October 2012 in the prices of securities comprised in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index Securities).

ANZ rejects Asic allegation regarding bank trading

ANZ today rejected allegations regarding bank trading and the bank bill swap rate (BBSW) made in this afternoon’s statement of claim by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Korea Exchange joins blockchain gold rush

The Korea Exchange is looking to use distributed ledger technology for a new OTC trading platform.

Asic releases rules governing central clearing in OTC derivatives

ASIC has today released rules implementing Australia's mandatory central clearing regime for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives of financial institutions – the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 (derivative transaction rules (clearing)) and explanatory statement.

BofE's Haldane suggests ditching cash for cryptocurrency

The Bank of England's chief economist has floated the prospect of abolishing paper cash and replacing it with a state-backed digital currency as a way of facilitating negative interest rates.

Asic extends Innovation Hub initiative

An 'Innovation Hub' established by Australian financial watchdog Asic to help fintech startups navigate the regulatory landscape is reporting strong demand for its services from budding businesses keen to break into financial services.

Asic steps back from demands for intra-day reporting on derivatives transactions

ASIC has amended the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Reporting) 2013 (derivative transaction rules (reporting)) following industry consultation and feedback on Consultation Paper 221 OTC Derivatives Reform: Proposed amendments to the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Reporting) 2013 (CP 221).

Asic hits out at 'Flash Boys' hysteria

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (Asic) has hit out at media criticism of its apparently laissez-faire approach to high frequency trading and the 'hysteria' which has gripped the markets following the publication of Michael Lewis' damning expose of 'Flash Boy' traders.