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Abstract:In the wake of recent market misconduct, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issues a stern warning, vowing to take robust enforcement actions while presenting key outcomes from their regulatory efforts during the first half of 2023.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a strong warning to market participants, affirming its commitment to taking decisive and targeted enforcement actions against market misconduct. This declaration is part of the latest report, which presents key enforcement outcomes during the first half of 2023.
During the first six months of the year, ASIC's enforcement and regulatory efforts resulted in imposing civil penalties amounting to over $109.1 million. The commission conducted 70 investigations, with 125 individuals facing charges, and another 144 investigations are currently underway.
Sarah Court, Deputy Chairwoman of ASIC, emphasized the organization's dedication to promoting market integrity and tackling misconduct that poses risks to consumers and investors. As part of their ongoing efforts, 19 individuals were successfully removed from management positions in local companies, and 46 others were banned from providing financial services.
“Our commitment to deterring insider trading and market manipulation remains steadfast, and we anticipate taking further action against related misconduct in the coming months,” stated Sarah Court.
Aside from direct enforcement actions, ASIC recently issued an update on its interventions in greenwashing, urging financial institutions to strengthen their strategies for combatting scams. One of the latest enforcement actions involved ASIC suing Vanguard Australia for allegedly misrepresenting the compliance of some of its investments with environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards.
The report also highlighted significant outcomes in maintaining market integrity, including charges related to insider trading and sentences for market manipulation. Furthermore, ASIC brought attention to the cancellation of the Australian Financial Services (AFS) license used by Binance Australia Derivatives.
Joe Longo, ASIC Chairman, emphasized the critical importance of AFS licensees appropriately classifying retail and wholesale clients in accordance with the law. Retail clients trading in crypto derivatives are entitled to vital rights and consumer protections under Australian financial services laws, including access to external dispute resolution through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
ASIC took this opportunity to remind the public that cryptocurrencies are risky and complex financial instruments, with cryptocurrency derivatives carrying additional risks due to leverage.
Demonstrating their rigorous monitoring efforts, ASIC took decisive action against an individual involved in naked short-selling on 150 occasions, with shares totaling over $7 million.
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