ASIC Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Consumers and Small Businesses in 23-24 

ASIC has announced it will take further enforcement action to protect Australian consumers and small businesses in an environment where scams, digitally-enabled misconduct and predatory lending practices are increasingly prevalent.

Releasing the organisation’s Corporate Plan for 2023-27. ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the plan follows a year of progress against the organisation’s strategic priorities and strong enforcement outcomes in 2022-23.

As outlined on page 7 of the plan, ASIC’s key strategic priorities include:
  1. product design and distribution
  2. sustainable finance
  3. protecting vulnerable customers, including those planning for retirement, and
  4. Technology risks.

 Author: Roza Lozusic, Executive Director Policy & Strategy | [email protected]