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ASIC roundup: Misleading ESG claims, jail term for director, plus more

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, August 6-13, 2026.

Fines for providing misleading information feature large in our latest roundup of ASIC activity, and there’s news too of the regulator taking action to boost consumer protection.

Enforcement

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has ordered Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited (FIMS) to pay a A$7.3m ($5.1m) penalty

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