Australian Regulatory Updates

ASIC can appoint a reviewing liquidator to a company in external administration. Learn who can apply, how to apply, fees, and what ASIC considers.

ASIC Information Sheet 107 explains how to lodge a complaint about an ASIC staff member's conduct during regulatory, investigative, or enforcement work.

From 16 February 2024, every relevant provider must be registered with ASIC before giving personal advice to retail clients. AFS licensees apply via ASIC Connec

ASIC Information Sheet INFO 9 explains how to request reasons, seek document access, or apply for independent review of an ASIC decision affecting you.

ASIC INFO 249 explains relief options and notification rules for responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes that have frozen withdrawals.

ASIC INFO 64 explains rules for auditor resignation or removal from registered schemes, retail CCIVs, compliance plans and superannuation entities.

ASIC INFO 257 explains reference checking rules for AFS and credit licensees hiring financial advisers or mortgage brokers under the 2024 protocol instrument.

ASIC INFO 268 explains the rules for financial advisers providing tax advice as part of financial advice services, including qualified tax relevant provider sta

ASIC INFO 190 explains financial reporting obligations for small proprietary companies and what shareholders can do if reports are not prepared.

ASIC INFO 186 explains rights to inspect company records, meeting minutes and financial reports, and options when access is denied.

ASIC INFO 215 explains member rights and company obligations for companies limited by guarantee, and when ASIC will or will not intervene in disputes.

ASIC Information Sheet 92 sets out the process overseas regulators must follow when requesting a probity check on a person or entity connected to Australia.

ASIC Information Sheet 170 sets out the rules for superannuation trustees required to publish a MySuper product dashboard on their website.

ASIC Regulatory Guide 55 sets out when written consent is required before quoting a person in disclosure documents, PDSs, CSF offer documents, or takeover docum

ASIC's RG 67 explains relief from Corporations Act disclosure and licensing requirements for shares in real estate companies. Updated June 2026.

ASIC Regulatory Guide 110 explains how companies must handle share buy-backs, including shareholder approval, ASIC notices, and disclosure requirements.

ASIC updated RG 228 in June 2026, guiding companies on how to write a prospectus that meets Corporations Act requirements for raising money from retail investor

ASIC updated RG 253 in June 2026 to cover CDI offers by foreign companies on Australian markets. Learn what the guide covers and how relief applies.

ASIC updated Regulatory Guide 71 in June 2026 to add references to remade legislative instruments covering downstream acquisition rules under the Corporations A

ASIC withdrew Regulatory Guide 53 on 9 June 2026. Regulatory Guide 234 is now the relevant guide for past performance claims in financial advertising.