AICS is delighted to welcome Kelvin Luu, the newest member of our growing national team. Kelvin represents the next generation of financial services professionals, curious, thoughtful and driven by a genuine desire to understand how financial systems, regulatory frameworks and…
We are pleased to welcome Kathryn Zuber, Principal, Member Compliance at AustralianSuper, as a guest speaker at this year’s Brisbane Compliance Forum on February 5th 2026. Kathryn brings extensive industry experience to the forum, with a career spanning advice governance,…
AUSTRAC has released its regulatory priorities ahead of major reforms to Australia’s Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework, with new obligations for ‘Tranche 2’ entities, including real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, jewellers and trust/company service providers, scheduled to…
Efficient and defensible audits depend on well‑structured, clear and easily navigable documentation. One of the most significant sources of wasted time for auditors is the task of locating accurate, finalised and relevant documents within a licensee’s system. When files are…
AICS is proud to welcome Grant Scott, a highly respected financial services professional with over 25 years of experience across compliance, quality assurance, risk management and strategic advisory functions. Grant’s appointment marks a significant milestone for AICS as we expand…
AFCA’s 2024–25 Annual Review reported 100,745 complaints, marking the second consecutive year that dispute volumes exceeded 100,000. Although slightly lower than the previous year, AFCA described this volume as “unacceptably high,” noting that industry practices have not kept pace with…
ASIC has released its enforcement priorities for 2026, signalling a stronger regulatory posture across the financial services sector. The focus for the year ahead centres on consumer protection, market integrity, and lifting governance standards in both public and private markets.…
At AICS, we recently completed our annual cyber audit in December in partnership with The Cyber Collective, reinforcing our commitment to security and governance. The use of AI and cyber resilience is now a standing agenda item in our weekly…
ASIC’s latest Annual Report reveals a sharp escalation in enforcement activity, with a 50% increase in investigations and nearly 20% more civil proceedings launched compared to the previous year. This surge reflects the regulator’s intensified focus on market integrity, cyber…
Are You in Control of Your Offshore Outsourcing? ASIC delivered a clear message on 10 October 2025, warning AFSL holders that outsourcing does not mean offloading responsibility. The review found significant governance gaps, including poor risk management, inadequate oversight, and…