The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has reported one of its most impactful enforcement periods, securing major court penalties and facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in repayments to consumers and investors in the first six months of 2026.
From January to June 2026, ASIC secured court orders totalling ...
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FT Adviser reports that senior executives from leading UK insurers have called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to focus its supervisory efforts on firms and individuals engaging in misconduct rather than introducing broad regulatory reforms that increase compliance costs across the entire market. Appearing before the UK's Financial ...
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By Lee Rossini
Financial services are an essential part of the modern economy, helping individuals and businesses manage money, build wealth, and protect themselves against financial risks. Unlike physical goods such as cars, clothing or furniture, financial services are intangible. This means they cannot be seen, touched or physically possessed. Because of this unique characteristic, financial institutions must find effective ways to demonstrate the value of their services and build trust with their clients as they experience the value of these services through the expertise, advice and outcomes they receive.
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