Misconduct reports increase, with focus on governance
In a separate release issued on the same date, ASIC published its six‑monthly Reports of Misconduct (ROMs) data for July 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The data shows an increase in the number of reports and a concentration of issues in corporate governance, financial services, and retail investor matters. Over the half year, ASIC received 9,686 ROMs, raising 13,036 individual issues. Corporate governance matters accounted for 40% of these issues, while those related to financial services and retail investors accounted for 44%. ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said the figures are consistent with the regulator’s stated enforcement focus. “The figures point to an increase in concerns being raised about corporate governance issues. They underscore ASIC’s enforcement priorities, which include tackling governance and directors’ duties failures, reaffirming that stronger governance remains a top priority for ASIC,” Court said.