Report reportable situations to ASIC within 30 days (RG 78)

AFSL/ACL holders must report reportable situations within 30 calendar days of becoming aware.

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Who must comply

AFSL holders, ACL holders.

What triggers it

Reasonable grounds to believe a reportable situation has arisen.

When due

Within 30 calendar days.

Evidence required

Breach register, RG 78 reports submitted via ASIC Regulatory Portal, investigation file notes.

Max penalty

Civil penalty up to $1.11M; criminal liability for failure to report

Summary

Section 912D Corporations Act and s 50A NCCP Act require AFSL and ACL holders to report reportable situations to ASIC within 30 calendar days of having reasonable grounds to believe a reportable situation has arisen. RG 78 provides guidance. Significant breaches, investigations exceeding 30 days, and serious fraud must all be reported.

Enforced by

Source legislation

Entity types

afsl holderacl holder

Topics

financial-servicesbreach-reporting

Source: https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/breach-reporting. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.