Australia

Enforcement

Australian Regulator Fines Latitude Finance for Spam Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The non-bank lender must appoint an independent consultant after millions of compliance failures under the Spam Act.

Securities / Derivatives

Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia Launches Dual-Track Response to SME Economic Shock

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

Government-backed zero-interest loans are being rolled out as major banks simultaneously adjust their own credit provisioning for at-risk sectors.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Launches First Phase of CHESS Replacement Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASX has launched the new clearing component of its CHESS system, with the second phase for settlement services targeted for 2029.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Capital / Liquidity

Fragmented FRTB Rollout Risks Reshaping APAC’s Trading Landscape

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 21/04/2026

Diverging US, European and APAC approaches to market risk rules could shift pricing power and concentrate risk.

Enforcement

Australian Firms and Directors to Pay AUD 7 Million for Credit Act Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

The Federal Court of Australia has penalised two financial firms and their directors for operating a lending model designed to bypass consumer credit laws.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Details 18-Month Roadmap for Digital Asset Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

ASIC has published its implementation timeline for bringing digital asset and custody platforms under the financial services licensing framework from April 2027.

AML / KYC

Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.