ASIC consults on extension of design and distribution obligations instrument
The design and distribution obligations (DDO) require firms to design financial products to meet the needs of consumers.
The design and distribution obligations (DDO) require firms to design financial products to meet the needs of consumers.
ASIC has issued an interim stop order preventing Mitrade Global from dealing in CFDs or margin FX to retail investors.
ASIC made eight interim stop orders on 16 May 2023, preventing Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) from issuing some new CFDs to retail clients.
ASIC prioritised the initial review of investment products because of concerns that investors were being inappropriately exposed to high-risk products.
ASIC has made two interim stop orders preventing Interactive Brokers from issuing Stock Yield Enhancement Program Derivatives to retail investors.
ASIC has issued an interim stop order preventing Vasco from offering or distributing the Pivotal Diversified Fund to retail investors.
ASIC takes civil penalty action against American Express Australia in first court case alleging breaches of design and distribution obligations.
ASIC has issued interim stop orders preventing Perpetual from offering or distributing two funds to retail investors.
ASIC has made interim stop orders preventing MPG Funds Management Limited from offering or distributing two trusts to retail investors.
ASIC has placed an interim stop order on offers from Finnia in response to deficiencies in the issuer’s target market determination (TMD).