Inside ASIC

Inside ASIC In Inside ASIC we pull back the curtain on the work the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is doing on everything from scams and financial hardship, to insider trading, audit surveillance and regulating AI. Each episode of the podcast will dive into a different area of our work as told by our people and external guests. https://asic.gov.au Anchor Podcasts Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:17:46 GMT ASIC ASIC en-au ASIC In Inside ASIC we pull back the curtain on the work the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is doing on everything from scams and financial hardship, to insider trading, audit surveillance and regulating AI. Each episode of the podcast will dive into a different area of our work as told by our people and external guests. episodic ASIC [email protected] false 6. Stopping the Scammers The podcast Inside ASIC this week puts scammers squarely in ASIC’s cross hairs. As artificial intelligence becomes more prolific in modern society, scammers are using the tool to produce highly convincing scams that leave even the experts second-guessing. The Commission’s taken down more than 10,000 investment scam websites and online advertisements and we are continuing to do a big piece of work to ensure banks are protecting consumers.  In this episode of Inside ASIC we caught up with: <ul><li>Senior Manager of Enforcement, Sarah Bower </li></ul><ul><li>Consumer advocate Steph Tonkin </li></ul><ul><li>Senior lawyer, scams, Sam Riggall</li></ul> <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-280mr-asic-sues-hsbc-australia-alleging-failures-to-adequately-protect-customers-from-scams/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">24-280MR ASIC sues HSBC Australia alleging failures to adequately protect customers from scams | ASIC</a> The content and information is not intended to be financial advice and that consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asic/episodes/6--Stopping-the-Scammers-e327oub 503df70c-0b72-4880-97d1-2c6d72a3b9c0 ASIC Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:18:10 GMT The podcast Inside ASIC this week puts scammers squarely in ASIC’s cross hairs. As artificial intelligence becomes more prolific in modern society, scammers are using the tool to produce highly convincing scams that leave even the experts second-guessing. The Commission’s taken down more than 10,000 investment scam websites and online advertisements and we are continuing to do a big piece of work to ensure banks are protecting consumers.  In this episode of Inside ASIC we caught up with: <ul><li>Senior Manager of Enforcement, Sarah Bower </li></ul><ul><li>Consumer advocate Steph Tonkin </li></ul><ul><li>Senior lawyer, scams, Sam Riggall</li></ul> <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-280mr-asic-sues-hsbc-australia-alleging-failures-to-adequately-protect-customers-from-scams/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">24-280MR ASIC sues HSBC Australia alleging failures to adequately protect customers from scams | ASIC</a> The content and information is not intended to be financial advice and that consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. false 00:14:21 2 6 full 5. Natural disasters In our latest podcast episode Inside ASIC we look at some of the big issues with insurance after recent devastating natural disasters in Australia. We dive into a report ASIC’s just released about what insurers need to do to lift their game and look at why the loss of a home or property is just the start of what can be a long and stressful battle for Australians to rebuild disrupted lives. In this episode of Inside ASIC we caught up with:<ul><li>ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland </li></ul><ul><li>Julia Davis Senior Policy & Communications Officer at the Financial Rights Legal Centre </li></ul>The content and information is not intended to be financial advice and that consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asic/episodes/5--Natural-disasters-e327osk 6938dcce-4ea3-499f-a5fb-ee215afa7d18 ASIC Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:10:00 GMT In our latest podcast episode Inside ASIC we look at some of the big issues with insurance after recent devastating natural disasters in Australia. We dive into a report ASIC’s just released about what insurers need to do to lift their game and look at why the loss of a home or property is just the start of what can be a long and stressful battle for Australians to rebuild disrupted lives. In this episode of Inside ASIC we caught up with:<ul><li>ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland </li></ul><ul><li>Julia Davis Senior Policy & Communications Officer at the Financial Rights Legal Centre </li></ul>The content and information is not intended to be financial advice and that consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. false 00:14:24 2 5 full 4. ASIC for First Nation people What is our corporate regulator doing to drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? In this episode of Inside ASIC we’re going to be looking at some of the work being driven by the specialist Indigenous Outreach Program team within ASIC. It’s not work that gets a lot of attention in the national media - but it’s a critical piece of what the Commission does when serious financial harm is at stake. <ul><li>Danille Abbott - who’s a senior manager of the Indigenous Outreach Program. </li></ul><ul><li>Jessica Naimo is a senior lawyer at ASIC</li></ul><ul><li>Senior Financial counsellor and Boandik woman Bettina Cooper who helped build the First Nations debt helpline, called Mob Strong Debt Help. </li></ul><a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-084mr-asic-orders-end-to-centrepay-credit-arrangements-in-urban-rampage-stores/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">24-084MR ASIC orders end to Centrepay credit arrangements in Urban Rampage stores | ASIC</a> Further information: <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/what-we-do/how-we-operate/stakeholder-liaison/asic-s-indigenous-outreach-program/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program | ASIC</a> Moneysmart: <a href="https://moneysmart.gov.au/indigenous" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Indigenous - Moneysmart.gov.au</a> The podcast and information contained is not intended to be financial advice and consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asic/episodes/4--ASIC-for-First-Nation-people-e327ool 19867426-70fd-454a-a0d5-5c13222deb35 ASIC Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:07:00 GMT What is our corporate regulator doing to drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? In this episode of Inside ASIC we’re going to be looking at some of the work being driven by the specialist Indigenous Outreach Program team within ASIC. It’s not work that gets a lot of attention in the national media - but it’s a critical piece of what the Commission does when serious financial harm is at stake. <ul><li>Danille Abbott - who’s a senior manager of the Indigenous Outreach Program. </li></ul><ul><li>Jessica Naimo is a senior lawyer at ASIC</li></ul><ul><li>Senior Financial counsellor and Boandik woman Bettina Cooper who helped build the First Nations debt helpline, called Mob Strong Debt Help. </li></ul><a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-084mr-asic-orders-end-to-centrepay-credit-arrangements-in-urban-rampage-stores/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">24-084MR ASIC orders end to Centrepay credit arrangements in Urban Rampage stores | ASIC</a> Further information: <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/what-we-do/how-we-operate/stakeholder-liaison/asic-s-indigenous-outreach-program/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program | ASIC</a> Moneysmart: <a href="https://moneysmart.gov.au/indigenous" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Indigenous - Moneysmart.gov.au</a> The podcast and information contained is not intended to be financial advice and consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed. false 00:14:08 2 4 full 3. Cleaning Greenwashing There are a host of companies making claims about their environmental credentials. For ASIC this has been a major focus as many financial products like super funds have made green claims about how they invest, but simply can’t stack them up. In this episode we look at why the Corporate Regulator is taking Greenwashing seriously, and features interviews with:<ul><li>Marita Hogan, Senior Executive Leader, Enforcement and Compliance at ASIC </li></ul><ul><li>Andrei Bacu, an ASIC Analyst with the superannuation team </li></ul><ul><li>Professor Jeremy Moss from the University of New South Wales </li></ul>ASIC Media Release: <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-061mr-asic-wins-first-greenwashing-civil-penalty-action-against-vanguard/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠24-061MR ASIC wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard | ASIC⁠</a> The podcast and information contained is not intended to be financial advice and consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed.<li> </li> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asic/episodes/3--Cleaning-Greenwashing-e327nb8 1adc6947-dc6f-4577-a004-d1883c44340f ASIC Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT There are a host of companies making claims about their environmental credentials. For ASIC this has been a major focus as many financial products like super funds have made green claims about how they invest, but simply can’t stack them up. In this episode we look at why the Corporate Regulator is taking Greenwashing seriously, and features interviews with:<ul><li>Marita Hogan, Senior Executive Leader, Enforcement and Compliance at ASIC </li></ul><ul><li>Andrei Bacu, an ASIC Analyst with the superannuation team </li></ul><ul><li>Professor Jeremy Moss from the University of New South Wales </li></ul>ASIC Media Release: <a href="https://asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-061mr-asic-wins-first-greenwashing-civil-penalty-action-against-vanguard/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠24-061MR ASIC wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard | ASIC⁠</a> The podcast and information contained is not intended to be financial advice and consumers should seek independent financial advice on any matters discussed.<li> </li> false 00:14:34 2 3 full 2. Public Private Markets We might be witnessing a really fundamental change in Australia’s financial markets with the rise of private markets. Through superannuation investments, many Australians have indirect exposure to private assets. Private markets operate differently than public markets and are inherently less transparent.  In this episode of Inside ASIC we are all about understanding private versus public markets. Why it matters - and what’s the role of our corporate regulator when these deals are being done behind closed doors, with: <…