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ASIC's 2027 Corporate Plan

ASIC’s 2027 Corporate Plan

September 25, 2026

ASIC has released its corporate plan for 2026 – 2027 which outlines its priorities for the year ahead. In the plan, ASIC details five strategic priorities: Improving consumer and small business outcomes; Strengthen professional conduct and improve access to reliable financial and business information; Support better … Unlock this article and more helpful resources by signing up for our Subscription Portal. Sign up to access a free trial of our Regulatory Updates Subscription Plan or login to your account below. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password

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ASIC's 2027 Corporate Plan

ASIC’s 2027 Corporate Plan

September 25, 2026

Cease services

Terminating a customer relationship – courts weigh in

September 25, 2026

AUSTRAC Enforcement

AUSTRAC’s recent action against Virtual Asset Service Providers and Independent Remittance Providers

September 18, 2026

AML/CTF Training

AML/CTF Personnel Training

September 18, 2026

Personnel Due Diligence

AML/CTF Personnel Due Diligence

September 18, 2026

Misclassification of clients

Misclassification of Wholesale Clients – where things go wrong for AFS Licensees

September 17, 2026

Comparison websites

Comparison Websites – ASIC Enforcement Action

September 17, 2026

NTA Requirement

Changes to the Net Tangible Asset Requirement for Responsible Entities

September 15, 2026

ASIC's most efficient tools

Licence cancellations and director disqualifications among ASIC’s most efficient enforcement tools

September 15, 2026

CDD exemptions

When is Initial CDD (also known as KYC) not required?

September 15, 2026

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