Organisation
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
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Acronym:
ASIC
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Report
Retail investor research
This report presents the findings of research into Australian retail investors’ motivations, attitudes and behaviours. The results provide a point-in-time snapshot of the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategy
ASIC corporate plan 2021–25: focus 2021–22
This corporate plan highlights the work ASIC will be undertaking over the next four years, especially, promoting economic recovery, reducing risk of harm to consumers exposed to poor product governance and design, supporting enhanced cyber resilience and cyber security, and driving industry readiness and compliance with standards set by law reform initiatives.
Discussion paper
Retail investor trading during COVID-19 volatility
This paper outlines some early observations by ASIC staff on trading in securities and contracts for difference (CFDs) during the volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19 volatility). It was produced to inform our work in managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and is published to raise awareness and provide detail on recent retail...
Report
Director and officer oversight of non‑financial risk report
This report sets out the Taskforce's observations on director and officer oversight of non‑financial risk. The seven financial services institutions selected for this review are those that many Australians are exposed to, through their personal and business banking, superannuation or insurance, or as shareholders.
Discussion paper
Whistleblower policies: consultation paper
This consultation paper seeks feedback on our proposed guidance for entities that must have a whistleblower policy - public companies, large proprietary companies and proprietary companies that are trustees of registrable superannuation entities.