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ESMA publishes its Annual Report on waivers and deferrals

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its Annual Report on waivers and deferrals for equity and non-equity instruments covering the year 2020. The report includes an analysis based on waivers for which ESMA issued an opinion to the competent authority. It also provides an overview on …

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Court freezes funds and assets of Ascent Investment and Coaching and its Western Australian director

ASIC has obtained interim orders from the Federal Court freezing the assets of Ascent Investment and Coaching Pty Ltd (Ascent) and its director, Michael Jefferson Dunjey of Applecross, Western Australia. ASIC’s application for these orders was made while ASIC investigates concerns that: funds may have been raised through misrepresentations made to investors; investor funds may …

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CRYPTOTDMINERS

Unauthorised firm – CRYPTOTDMINERS Address: 16 Newman Ave, Binghamton, New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 13901 Email: [email protected] Website: https://cryptotdminers.com/ Be aware that some firms may give out other details or change their contact details over time to new email addresses, telephone numbers or physical addresses.

ASIC welcomes new International Sustainability Standards Board and updated climate-related disclosure guidance

On 3 November 2021, at COP 26, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation Trustees announced the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The ISSB will develop high-quality global baseline climate and sustainability disclosure standards to meet investors’ information needs. ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said, ‘ASIC welcomes the establishment of the International Sustainability …

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Prolaps

Unauthorised firm – Prolaps Telephone: 02038684332 Website: https://prolaps.io Be aware that some firms may give out other details or change their contact details over time to new email addresses, telephone numbers or physical addresses.

ACT food and beverage director disqualified from managing corporations for three years and nine months

Sharon Peart of Greenway, ACT, has been disqualified from managing corporations for three years and nine months after her involvement in three failed companies. Ms Peart was a director of three companies between 2010 and 2020: That Bagel Place Pty Ltd (ACN 152 449 646); Cafe Society (Canberra) Pty Ltd (ACN 608 825 056); and …

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ASIC consults on communicating audit review findings to directors

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposals to change its approach to the communication of audit quality findings identified from ASIC’s review of audit files to the directors of the entities audited. Consultation Paper 352 Communicating audit findings to directors, audit committees or senior managers (CP 352) outlines ASIC’s proposal to communicate the findings directly …

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ASIC to extend deadlines for 31 December 2021 unlisted entity financial reports

ASIC will extend the deadline for unlisted entities to lodge financial reports by one month for balance dates from 24 December 2021 to 7 January 2022 (inclusive). The extended deadlines will assist with any pressures on resources for the audits of smaller entities and provide adequate time for the completion of the audit process considering …

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ASIC sues ANZ over ‘introducer program’ home loan referrals

ASIC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) for breaches of the Credit Act arising from referrals through its home loan ‘introducer program’ and from unlicensed individuals outside the introducer program. The program involved home loan referrals to ANZ from third party “introducers” from various professions, …

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