ASIC’s 2021 regulatory agenda: Consumer-centric DDO and responsible lending

Summary

Earlier this week, ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes outlined ASIC’s expectation that issuers and distributors of financial products adopt a “consumer-centric” approach when designing and distributing their products. In an address to the 30th Annual Credit Law Conference, Mr Hughes provided an update on reforms since the 2019 Royal Commission, ASIC’s strategic priorities, and future credit […]