You’ve had a breach

What you do next matters. Get it right before the risk escalates.

When a breach occurs, the risk isn’t just the issue itself.

It’s how it’s assessed, managed and reported.

We help you contain the situation, meet your obligations, and respond in a way that stands up to regulatory scrutiny.

Breach management | Regulatory reporting | Remediation | Complaints handling

You don’t need to navigate this alone

You don’t need to navigate this alone

Breach situations can escalate quickly, particularly where obligations are unclear or the underlying issue is not fully understood.

We work with you to bring clarity to the situation, define the appropriate response and ensure your actions are aligned with regulatory expectations.

A well-managed breach reduces risk. A poorly managed one can escalate it.

Where breaches create exposure

Once a breach is identified, several risks emerge quickly:

  • Incorrect breach assessment or classification
  • Delays or errors in regulatory reporting
  • Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
  • Remediation that doesn’t fully address the issue
  • Complaints or client impact not properly managed

ASIC will assess not just what happened, but how you responded.

Your response becomes part of the risk.

Does any of this apply right now?

  • You’re unsure whether the issue is reportable
  • You need to determine significance or materiality
  • You’re preparing a breach report
  • You’re managing client impact or remediation
  • You want to avoid making the situation worse

If so, it’s worth getting this right early.

Practical support when it matters most

Assured Support works with licensees and advisers to manage breaches in a structured, defensible way, with a clear view of how the issue reflects the strength of your underlying compliance infrastructure.

We focus on:

  • Accurate classification of the issue and its regulatory significance
  • Reporting that can withstand ASIC scrutiny
  • Practical remediation that addresses root cause
  • Documentation that supports your position if reviewed

How we help you manage the situation

Breach assessment and classification
Determine whether the issue is reportable, how it should be classified, and what obligations are triggered.

Regulatory reporting
Prepare and support breach reporting to ASIC, ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate framing.

Remediation planning and execution
Identify affected clients, define remediation actions and ensure the response addresses the underlying cause.

Ongoing breach management
Support the end-to-end process, including documentation, tracking and resolution.

Complaints management
Manage related complaints in a way that aligns with your breach response and regulatory obligations.

You don’t need a full program. You need a clear, defensible response.

How we help you manage the situation

Breach assessment and classification

Determine whether the issue is reportable and how it should be categorised under regulatory requirements.

Regulatory reporting

Prepare and support breach reporting to ASIC, ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate framing.

Remediation planning and execution

Identify affected clients, define remediation actions and ensure the response addresses the root cause.

Ongoing breach management

Support the end-to-end process, including documentation, tracking and resolution.

Complaints management

Manage related complaints in a way that aligns with your breach response and regulatory obligations.

A structured approach to managing breaches

Step 1: Clarify the issue

Confirm what has occurred and its regulatory implications.

Step 2: Assess significance

Assess reportability and the level of regulatory and client impact.

Step 3: Respond and report

Prepare reporting, manage communications and document key decisions.

Step 4: Remediate and close

Address client impact and resolve underlying issues within your compliance infrastructure.

Handle the breach with confidence

With the right approach, you can:

  • Meet your regulatory obligations
  • Reduce the risk of escalation
  • Maintain control of the situation
  • Demonstrate a clear, defensible response

It’s not just about fixing the issue. It’s about showing you handled it properly.

Support for real compliance situations

  • “They made a complex breach feel manageable and told us exactly how to approach it.”
  • “Kept us from going too far or not far enough, which made a big difference.”
  • “Very practical and grounded in what ASIC expects in the real world.”

Get this right from the start

Early clarity can prevent unnecessary risk and ensure your response stands up to scrutiny.

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