 Richard Batten Senior Legal Counsel, MinterEllison
RICHARD BATTEN , DONNA WORTHINGTON , IAN LOCKHART , MICHAEL LAWSON | FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022 Many Australian financial services organisations report that they are struggling to meet increased regulatory burdens. Read more  RICHARD BATTEN , PRAYAS PRADHAN | FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) made a product intervention order on 22 October 2020 that imposes conditions on the issue and distribution of contracts for difference (CFDs) to retail clients. This paper summarises the key ... Read more RICHARD BATTEN | FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020 Regulatory Guide 272 Product Intervention Power (RG 272) sets out the score of the product intervention power, and explains how the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will use it, and how an intervention order will be made. Read more PAGE: 1 |
Latest News
Older Australians drive majority of super complaints: ASIC
Older Australians between the ages of 55 to 75 accounted for half of the internal complaints made to super funds in 2025, according to ASIC's Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data dashboard.
Almost half of Aussies not making voluntary super contributions
Almost half of Australians have never made an additional contribution to their superannuation potentially missing out on a significant opportunity to boost their retirement savings according to new research from Vanguard Australia.
ART to employ more First Nations members into its workforce
Australian Retirement Trust has launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, highlighting initiatives the super fund will complete by the end of 2028, including setting up a First Nations workforce target.
US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper
The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom continued to drive US equity markets higher in May, while Australian shares delivered comparatively modest gains amid weaker earnings outlooks and pressure on the banking sector, according to UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo.
Further Reading
Cover Story
Leading the way
SHARON DAVIS
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
Sharon Davis has always been fascinated by the human condition; it has driven her passion for people, her career, and building a better future for the next generation and beyond. Eliza Bavin writes.
Expert Feed
The biggest risk in real estate today is doing nothing
As we look at the market today, one thing is clear: volatility and geopolitical noise loom large. But the biggest risk we see for real estate is not the ...
Why operational due diligence is more than a governance checklist
Governance isn't proven by policies; it's proven by repeatable decisions, transparent oversight and clear follow-through.
Why defence stocks are no longer off the table for responsible investing
The world is changing, and responsible investing is adapting. Sectors once automatically excluded are no longer off the table for investment.
Why the expanding investment universe changes how alpha is generated
The question for institutional investors is whether they are positioned for the market that is emerging or anchored to the one that is receding.
