29 May, 2018
This article aims to help you keep abreast of current trends and developments in disputes in the Australian financial markets and financial services sector, including contentious regulatory matters.
In the midst of the activity surrounding the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, it is easy to overlook other developments. Recent significant developments include:
- changes to regulators’ powers to disqualify or ban individuals;
- changes which the Australian Government intends to implement in relation to ASIC enforcement;
- the new Australian Financial Complaints Authority; and
- a proposed law to introduce deferred prosecution agreements in Australia.
We hope you find this publication useful, and welcome any feedback you might have. Please click here to read the publication.
Editors: Andrew Carter (Partner); Lucinda Hill (Senior Associate); Lorraine Hui (Senior Associate); and Tim West (Senior Associate).
Authors and Contributors: Valentene Asvestas (Lawyer); Katie Noonan (Lawyer); Emma Solomon (Lawyer); Beth Waterfall (Lawyer); Camilla Wayland (Expertise Counsel) and Andrew Westcott (Senior Expertise Lawyer).
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Carter, Partner, Ashurst
andrew.carter@ashurst.com
