As reform deadlines hit and regulators take a more litigation-focused approach, Licensees are set to face a “perfect storm” of compliance issues in 2026. Amanda Mark's recent article is discussed here in the Independent Financial Adviser.
RegsWeb News: ASIC finalises digital asset guidance (INFO 225), consults on derivative clearing & launches new breach dashboards with OAIC.
ASIC's 2026 enforcement priorities target insurance failures. CEO Amanda Mark explains how remediation governance gaps—or "blind spots"—are now a critical regulatory risk, viewed through the lens of RG 277.
RegsWeb News: From August 15, 2025, ASIC is releasing an updated dataset to help AFSLs check and correct their records on the Financial Advisers Register (FAR).
Don't let EOFY chaos compromise compliance. Amanda Mark (MIntegrity) in The Insider Adviser: Elevate client service & strategy while meeting year-end requirements.
Includes: ASIC warns governance gap could emerge in first report on AI adoption by licensees ASIC updates guidance for auditors following extension to financial reporting and audit obligations APRA amends operational risk financial requirements for superannuation trustees
A financial firm’s regulatory compliance responsibilities differ depending on the services it provides. However, one constant for every Australian Financial Service License (AFSL) holder is the requirement to meet the general obligations under Section 912A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001. […]
Amanda Mark features in this recent article published in the Financial Standard on Australia's Treasury is review of the regulations for managed investment schemes (MIS), potentially raising the financial threshold for "sophisticated investors". Financial Standards Feature Wholesale investor reforms Vol22No6 April 8, 2024
In a recent article in Advisor Voice, Amanda Mark examines the impact of the shortened settlement cycle for most securities transactions in the United States. […]
