Australia

Australia Lunches New Parliamentary Group to Steer Superannuation Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A non-partisan group of Australian parliamentarians has been launched to engage with the superannuation industry on policy and regulation.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Lag Leaves Australia Open to 'Upstream' Crime Threats

By Bradley Maclean | 31/03/2026

Senior financial crime leaders warn that while threats are increasingly global and sophisticated, domestic regulatory frameworks and information-sharing mechanisms are failing to keep pace.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Sweeping AML/CTF Reforms Take Effect in Australia

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

The reforms expand the AML/CTF regime to lawyers, accountants and other professional and property sectors, and introduce new travel rule obligations for value transfers, including crypto.

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Court Fines Binance Unit for Misclassifying Retail Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The penalty follows the misclassification of hundreds of retail clients as 'wholesale', leading to millions in losses on high-risk crypto derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.