Australia

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASIC Calls for Digital Asset Licence Applications by 30 June Deadline

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

ASIC has warned firms they must apply for a licence by 30 June 2026 or face significant penalties as a no-action period ends.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Interim CEO as Part of Closely-Watched Leadership Transition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

ASX named its markets and listings head as interim chief while the board continues its global search for a permanent replacement for Helen Lofthouse.

Data Privacy

Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of CDR and Digital ID Standards Process

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

The proposals aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and less burdensome standards development lifecycle for regulated entities.

Structural Regulation

Australia's FAAA Seeks Overhaul of 'Financial Adviser' Classification

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

An industry body has urged the national statistics agency to differentiate between retail and wholesale advisers, citing significant regulatory and educational differences that impact policy data.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Operational Risk

Australia Finalises Targeted Amendments to Operational Risk Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The amendments provide limited relief from specific contractual requirements for arrangements with providers like central banks and financial market infrastructures.

AI Risk & Governance

APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia Police Charges Accountant Amid Widening Mortgage Fraud Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

An accountant has been charged over alleged links to a money laundering syndicate, as Australian authorities probe an estimated AUD 3 billion in fraudulent loans.