Australia

Australia Issues Licensing Guidance for Employee Entitlement Schemes

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2026

Operators must apply for a licence by 1 September and will face new governance and disclosure rules under a transitional framework.

Enforcement

ASIC Probes Lead Generation Arrangements That May Harm Consumers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/02/2026

ASIC has launched a review into high-risk sales tactics used to switch super funds, publicly listing lead generators and advice licensees.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Panel to Finalise Simpler Governance Rules in 2026

By Editors | 18/02/2026

New body led by Philip Lowe will prioritise experience over personal traits for board diversity and aims to release a draft for consultation by September.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.

Australia Issues Draft Rules to Align Domestic Minimum Tax with OECD Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

Draft legislation clarifies foreign currency conversion, treatment of stateless entities and consolidated groups, with retrospective effect from 1 January 2024.

Enforcement

Australia: Wealth Platforms Stop Business with Sequoia's InterPrac

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

BT, AMP, and CFS join Macquarie and Netwealth in ceasing new business from InterPrac following the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Mandatory Labels and Disclosures for Sustainable Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

The Treasury has launched a consultation on a new anti-greenwashing regime for investment products marketed as sustainable to protect retail investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on Corpay Unit Over Client Misclassification

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

ASIC has acted against Cambridge Mercantile for misclassifying thousands of retail clients and other significant compliance failures.