Australia

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Faces Calls to Recalibrate Proposed Derivatives Volatility Controls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    Market participants have backed extending anomalous order thresholds to interest rate futures but rejected proposed parameters and called for different controls for commodities.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Advice Bodies Seek Additional Guidance on New AML/CTF Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The FAAA and SMSF Association have told AUSTRAC that unclear definitions for reporting groups and inequitable due diligence arrangements risk undermining upcoming AML reforms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Court Dismisses Landmark 'Greenwashing' Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a landmark 'greenwashing' case against gas producer Santos, finding its climate-related statements were not misleading.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Flags Spike in Corporate Governance Complaints

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    Reports of corporate misconduct to ASIC surged 28 percent in late 2025, with the body highlighting governance failures.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Nets Record Penalties in H2 2025, Puts Super Trustees on Notice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    ASIC secured a "record-breaking" AUD 349.8 million in civil penalties in the second half of 2025 in response to "serious misconduct".

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes Proposed Funding Model for 2025-26

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

    The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on its proposed funding model, which exempts Tranche 2 entities pending a future comprehensive review.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Details Regulatory Response to Collapsed Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

    ASIC has nearly 50 staff working across 26 separate investigations connected to the Shield and First Guardian super fund collapses.

    Sanctions

    Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

    Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

    Sanctions

    Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

    A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

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