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ASIC roundup: Fines for misleading ads, disqualifications, plus more

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, July 28-August 5, 2026.

Hameed Shuja

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We lead off our latest roundup with a major enforcement action, cover the launch of the regulator’s Small Business Essentials Hub, and detail other measures to help small businesses.

Enforcement

In a major enforcement action last week Australia’s Federal Court imposed a combined A$55m ($38m) financial penalty against two firms accused of

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