There was undoubtedly a buzz around the annual gathering of the global audience measurement community when they met this year in Venice. This was because, as the conference progressed, there was an increased recognition of progress being made on a number of fronts which contributed to discussions during the breaks… Read more…

Increased financial pressure on advertisers to optimise their media spend in recent years has contributed to the significant growth in interest on attention over this period. In France, CESP and the advertising research organisation IREP decided to set up a working group to look at best practice in measuring attention… Read more…

How has the focus on consumers’ attention moved on over the ten years or so since Karen Nelson-Field, Founder and CEO of Amplified Intelligence, first argued that the industry needed to take it seriously? In this asiCast Brian Jacobs, Founder and CEO of BJ&A, talks to Karen about her new… Read moreAdvertising Seminars International Limited (asi)

In recent years, especially post-pandemic, there has been a great deal of emphasis placed on performance marketing. In this asiCast our Research Director Richard Marks discusses with Thinkbox’s Director of Research and Planning, Matt Hill, how its Profit Ability 2 study seeks to address some of the misunderstandings that have… Read more…

What are the main challenges facing radio in attracting and retaining audiences and securing the ad revenue it deserves given its enduring appeal? In this asiCast our Research Director Richard Marks interviews Jason Brownlee, CEO of Colourtext, about the involvement he has had over many years in the development of… Read more…

What are the major trends in podcasting and in audio more generally? Ahead of his session at this year’s asi conference, James Cridland, the Editor of Podnews and its weekly companion podcast, talks to asi’s Research Director Richard Marks about how he got started with the daily email global briefing… Read more…

Does television get the credit it deserves for the contribution it makes to advertisers’ profitability? Commercial broadcasters in the UK have come together to collaborate in an initiative which will demonstrate the positive relationship between TV viewers and advertising outcomes. In this asiCast, Sameer Modha, Measurement Innovation Lead at ITV,……

Whilst there is a lot of talk about AI currently, much of it is fairly general so our Research Director, Richard Marks, took the opportunity to interview Guy Bisson, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Ampere Analysis, and discuss a report Guy has produced on how AI is being used in… Read moreAdvertising Seminars International Limited (asi)

Following concerns that had been raised about the current state of the advertising business, two former agency leaders, Brian Jacobs, Founder and CEO of BJ&A, and Nick Manning, Co-Founder of Manning Gottlieb Media, decided to set up an initiative (Who Cares?) that would encourage like-minded people to look more closely… Read more…

Recently, egta, the international trade body for multiplatform TV and audio businesses, celebrated its 50th anniversary and announced its new industry charter. Effectively a mission statement for commercial broadcasters in an age of multi-platform TV and audio, the charter outlined five priorities to be addressed. Our Research Director Richard Mark…

In this episode we discuss crypto-assets for first time investors with Hema Raman, Crypto-Asset Coordinator at ASIC. If you're thinking about investing in crypto-assets, hear from ASIC on what to think about and look out for before you invest.

In this episode, we discuss the work of ASIC’s Markets Enforcement team. We are joined by ASIC Senior Executive Leader, Molly Choucair, to discuss recent Court action against AGM Markets and Antares Energy as well as ASIC’s Immunity Policy.

In this episode, we discuss ASIC’s Enforcement Update for July to December 2020. We are joined by ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes who takes us through ASIC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its major enforcement outcomes in 2020. For more information, download the enforcement report and read the media release.…

In this episode we discuss the findings and recommendations from ASIC’s thematic review of total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance in Australia including what ASIC expects insurers and superannuation trustees to do to address the poor consumer outcomes. We are joined by the Senior Executive Leader of ASIC's Insurers team, Emma Curtis, and th…

In this episode, we discuss the first report from ASIC’s Corporate Governance Taskforce: Director and officer oversight on non-financial risk. We are joined by Suneeta Sidhu, the team leader of the Taskforce.

In this episode, we discuss ASIC's review of how car insurance claims are investigated where fraud is suspected. We are joined by the Senior Executive Leader of ASIC's Insurers team, Emma Curtis, and the Director of Casework at the Financial Rights Legal Centre, Alexandra Kelly. For more information about the review, download ASIC Report 621 – Road…

In this episode, we discuss ASIC’s case against Bradley Silver, a former director of a property development company who defrauded his clients of $4.7 million. Read ASIC media release 19-243MR - Gold Coast director and property developer sentenced to eight years' imprisonment - for more information.

18 August 2019 In this episode with ASIC Deputy Chair Daniel Crennan QC, we explore ASIC’s Enforcement Update (January to June 2019), ASIC’s Office of Enforcement and work to strengthen ASIC’s enforcement effectiveness by accelerating court-based enforcement matters.

In this episode with the Chair and CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission, Maureen Jensen and ASIC Executive Director (Markets) Greg Yanco explore digitisation, changing consumer expectations, disruptive business models, innovation and the future of financial services.

In this episode with Peter Yates, Chairman of the Shared Value Project and Deputy Chairman of AIA Australia, ASIC’s Laura Higgins (Senior Executive Leader, Financial Capability) explores how the concept of shared value challenges companies to realign the interest of business and society by redefining their purpose so that generating economic value …

In this episode with the Assistant Managing Director (Capital Markets) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Lee Boon Ngiap, we explore how regulators deploy their tools to detect, combat and deter misconduct in the financial system.

On 10 July 2019, ASIC’s case against James Gibbs came to a close and he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of seven years to serve. James Gibbs stole $4.88 million from his clients when he was acting as their financial adviser. His clients trusted him with their savings, with their money to be used for their retirement…

In this interview with the Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority Steven Maijoor, ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes explores the balancing act between consumer choice, innovation and consumer protection and the use of product intervention powers by regulators around the world.

A man sits outside an office building on his laptop. He keeps to himself and passers-by don’t really notice him. He has been outside this office building before, but he is not interested in going inside. Unknown to those around him, and the company operating inside the building, this man is inside their network, accessing confidential information a…

In this interview with the Secretary General of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Jonathan Dixon, ASIC Executive Director (Financial Services) Michael Saadat explores the role of the international standard setting body for insurance regulators - the IAIS, its priorities and challenges, and the impact of advancements in t…

In this episode we take you behind the scenes of a ponzi scheme, where unbelievably good returns are offered to investors, the scheme operator seems to be trustworthy – but it’s all smoke and mirrors. ASIC investigators Kaan Finney and David McArthur explain how ponzi schemes work, how operators attract investors, how ASIC investigates and shuts do…

ASIC has today released its enforcement update report for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 December 2018. A copy of the report - outlining key actions taken over the past six months to enforce the law and support our enforcement objectives - can be found here. The report also covers ongoing areas for particular focus, including ASIC Deputy Chair Daniel…

ASIC has welcomed the passage of key financial services reforms contained in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention Powers) legislation introducing: a design and distribution obligations regime for financial services firms; and a product intervention power for ASIC The design and distribution oblig…

Mr Nakhl engaged in dishonest conduct and was found guilty in the District Court of New South Wales. The court set Mr Nakhl a non-parole period of 6 years. View the ASIC media release (19-055MR) for more information Mr Nakhl was convicted on eight charges (18-178MR), brought by ASIC, of engaging in dishonest conduct with investor funds. The conduct…

ASIC Commissioner John Price joins the podcast to discuss ASIC’s review of climate risk disclosure by listed companies in Australia. You can read the full transcipt below. TRANSCRIPT HOST: Hello, and welcome to the official podcast of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. In today's episode, we'll be discussing ASIC’s review of clim…

Nisansala Peries from ASIC’s Insolvency Practitioners team and Michelle Jakubauskas from ASIC’s Behavioural Research and Policy Unit join the podcast to discuss one way registered liquidators can help people who are owed money by a business (creditors) to navigate the complex landscape of an external administration. Download the letter and read mor…

Michael Saadat, ASIC's Senior Executive Leader - Deposit takers, Credit and Insurance, joins the podcast to discuss ASIC's review into the credit card market in Australia. Read the Report Consultation Paper media release Review into Credit Card lending media release Transcript below: ----more---- Lara Heilbuth: Hello, and welcome to the official po…

ASIC Senior Executive Leader Jo Bird joins the podcast to discuss a review of self-managed super funds, and to give some advice to consumers who are thinking of setting up an SMSF. Read the reports of this review Report 575: SMSFs: Improving the quality of advice and member experiences and Report 576: Member experiences with self-managed superannua…

ASIC's Indigenous Outreach Officer Nathan Boyle talks with Susan Tilley from Anangu Lands Paper Tracker Radio Program about ASIC's work with indigenous consumers and the recent outreach trip to the APY Lands with super funds. Visit the Paper Tracker website to listen to the full interview. Transcript below: *Opening music* Susan Tilley: Nathan, wel…

Shinjini Das, an Atlanta native with a degree in industrial engineering, shares her insights with the Atlanta Student Investor’s Club Podcast Team on pursuing your purpose, turning your side hustle into your career and building your personal brand in the age of influencers. The “Go-Getter Girl” is funny, authentic, driven and genuinely passionate a…

In this last episode of this leadership series will explore the best practices for college students to find what they want to do after school. Guests:Ed Baker Elizabeth SchilloDana PowellWilliam Michael Cunningham, AM, MBARay UttenhoveRyan C. Grelecki, J.D.Hosts: Aaron Via and Fariha RashidConnect:InvestorsATL@gmail.com | @InvestorsATL | InvestorsA…

Van Le, Director of Innovation and Strategy at Xinja, was a guest at ASIC's Annual Forum in March 2018. She made time to join us on our podcast to discuss open banking. You can read the full transcript of the interview below. ----more---- Host: Hello and welcome to the official podcast of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. With m…

Scott Farrell, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons, joins ASIC SEL Michael Saadat on the podcast to discuss open banking. Scott headed up the Australian government's review into open banking and was asked to recommend the most appropriate model for open banking in Australia.

On 17 April 2018, ASIC launched its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan. On this episode, we're joined by Danille Abbott, Chair of ASIC's RAP Strategic Committee and RAP Working Group and descendant of the Wirlomen Noongar people, to talk about the goals of the stretch RAP and ASIC's commitment to reconciliation.…

Ian Yates, Chief Executive of the Council of the Ageing Australia, joins ASIC Deputy Chair Peter Kell on the podcast to discuss preparing financially for retirement. Visit ASIC's MoneySmart website for more information on retirement income planning. 　 Click through for transcript: ----more---- Transcript: Peter: Hello and welcome to the official po…

Social researcher Mark McCrindle joins the podcast to discuss home ownership and the changing Australian dream, which was a topic of discussion at ASIC's 2018 Annual Forum.

This episode of this leadership series will explore the qualities that make us the best leaders for tomorrow. Guests:Ed Baker Elizabeth SchilloDana PowellWilliam Michael Cunningham, AM, MBARay UttenhoveRyan C. Grelecki, J.D.Hosts: Aaron Via and Fariha RashidConnect:InvestorsATL@gmail.com | @InvestorsATL | InvestorsATL.com…

On 16 March 2018, ASIC held a Close the Gap event featuring two leading Indigenous entrepreneurs: Liam Ridgeway, co-founder of Ngakkan Nyaagu (NGNY), an Indigenous digital enterprise Jasmin Herro, founder of Outback Global, a leading Indigenous supplier of workwear The Close the Gap campaign aims to create equality in health between Indigenous and …

This second episode of our leadership series will explore the things we need today to be the best leaders right now. Guests:Ed Baker Elizabeth SchilloDana PowellWilliam Michael Cunningham, AM, MBARay UttenhoveRyan C. Grelecki, J.D.Hosts: Aaron Via and Fariha RashidConnect:InvestorsATL@gmail.com | @InvestorsATL | InvestorsATL.com…

ASIC Senior Executive Leader Michael Saadat joins the podcast to discuss add-on insurance, and ASIC's work to shine a light on poor practice, remediation outcomes, and efforts to protect consumers in the future. Click through for the transcript: ----more---- Episode 32 transcript: Add-on insurance 16 March 2018 ASIC podcast – Episode 32 transcript …

This first episode of this leadership series will explore the qualities that make a leader. We will also dive into how to use challenges and struggles to be a better leader. Guests:Ed Baker Elizabeth SchilloDana PowellWilliam Michael Cunningham, AM, MBARay UttenhoveRyan C. Grelecki, J.D.Hosts: Aaron Via and Fariha RashidConnect:InvestorsATL@gmail.c…

We are excited to share this series on leadership. Join us as we explore how leaders have developed into the leaders they are today. Hosts: Aaron Via and Fariha RashidConnect: InvestorsATL@gmail.com | @InvestorsATL | InvestorsATL.comAtlanta Student Investors Club

ASIC Senior Executive Leader Jo Bird joins the podcast to talk about the results of Report 562: Financial advice: vertically integrated institutions and conflicts of interest, a new report into conflicts of interest in financial advice at the biggest financial institutions in Australia. Read the Report…