In Part 2 of our conversation with Joe Longo, we explore his appointment as Chair of ASIC and the challenge of leading one of Australia’s most important regulators through a period of change.

Joe reflects on building a more modern, confident and ambitious ASIC, the importance of transparency and accountability, the future of private markets and superannuation, and the lesson that has guided him through decades in law, finance and regulation: be curious.

Chapters

00:00 - Coming up in Part 2 with Joe Longo

00:53 - Returning to Australia and the opportunity to chair ASIC

01:34 - Being approached for a high-profile regulatory role

02:11 - What Australia can learn from the US regulator to private sector pathway

03:52 - Taking over ASIC during a challenging period

05:30 - Why Joe was ready to step into the arena

06:36 - Building a modern, confident and ambitious ASIC

08:06 - Making ASIC more decisive, open and engaged

11:32 - Accountability, transparency and the role of media presence

14:12 - Private markets, superannuation and why capital flows matter

22:07 - Joe Longo’s ASIC legacy, life after ASIC and the power of curiosity