The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appointed Sarah Court as its new chair.
Ms Court will become the first female head of ASIC, having served as deputy hair since 2021. Her appointment was announced by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and she will begin her five-year term as chair on June 1 2026.
Outgoing chair Joe Longo welcomed the appointment and said he would work with Ms Court over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition.
“Sarah is an exceptional regulator with a strong record in enforcement that demonstrates her integrity and impact,” he said. “Her work as ASIC’s Deputy Chair has been instrumental to the success of the agency’s structural transformation that has strengthened our enforcement posture and work, leading to better outcomes for consumers and a fairer financial system.
“ASIC will be in very capable hands under her leadership. Over the coming months, I will support Sarah, the Commission and all our staff to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.”
