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. […]
Amanda Mark from MIntegrity goes in-depth with Laurence Parker-Brown from The Inside Network on helping the advice industry navigate the regulatory risk landscape. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KW-sC2i4Aw
On 20 September 2023, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued Infringement Notice MDP05/23 to a particular market participant for alleged contraventions under Part 7.2A.04 of the Corporations Regulations 2001. The notice addressed concerns about a client’s trading behaviour. Activity considered suspicious occurred during the Closing Single Price Auction (CSPA) between March and November [...]
Regulatory change for advisers has, regrettably, become more of a constant than the exception. But with the minister’s QAR reforms laid before us, a concentrated period of change looms. […]
On 31 March 2023, the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP), a peer review and enforcement body set up by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), issued an infringement notice to a Market Participant (the Participant) for alleged contraventions of the ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Securities Markets) 2017 (MIRs). The conduct occurred in September 2021, when [...]
All Australian Financial Service Licence (AFSL) and Australia Credit Licence (ACL) holders have certain responsibilities. These obligations are listed under section 912A of the Corporations Act, as enforced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Generally speaking, you must: Demonstrate compliance with these obligations. Ensure you have adequate financial, technical and human resources to [...]
Market Integrity Rules Thursday 10 August from 1.00pm to 2.00pm AET Hefty penalties issued to market participants seem to be on the increase and it is incumbent upon participants to ensure they comply with the rules. Supported with examples, Amanda Mark and Andrew Tait from MIntegrity will discuss pre and post trade transparency; dealing in [...]
