ASIC publishes third report on corporate finance regulation 

ASIC has today published its third report on the regulation of corporate finance issues in Australia.

The report, which covers the period January to June 2015, provides companies and their advisers with insights into ASIC’s regulatory approach in the corporate finance sector and aims to assist them with their associated legal and compliance obligations. It also demonstrates the important role ASIC plays in facilitating business in Australia while ensuring that the protection of the investment community is maintained.

Report 446 ASIC regulation of corporate finance: January to June 2015 (REP 446) provides statistical data, highlights key focus areas, and includes relevant guidance about ASIC’s regulation of:

• fundraising transactions
• mergers and acquisitions
• corporate governance issues, and
• financial reporting

REP 446 details the approach ASIC takes in these areas, including the types of issues that have caused us to intervene, and our approach to novel issues seen in transactions during the period. The report also provides an overview of ASIC’s current policy initiatives in this space and where we expect to undertake further consultation.

This third report discusses a number of regulatory initiatives ASIC has undertaken in relation to emerging market issuers, behavioral economics and due diligence surveillances. It also details our work on independent experts who provide valuation reports and comments on Takeovers Panel applications initiated by ASIC.

ASIC Commissioner John Price said, ‘The report is a useful resource for professionals working in the corporate finance space who seek to understand ASIC’s approach to corporate finance regulation. It helps ASIC connect with key stakeholders and complements ASIC’s twice-yearly Corporate Finance Liaison meetings held in capital cities around Australia.’

Read the Report

Source: ASIC – ASIC publishes third report on corporate finance regulation

 

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