Australia

Market Infrastructure

Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

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.