Australia

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.

ASIC Conducting First Major Review of Broker Best Interests Duty

By Editors | 12/02/2026

ASIC is analysing aggregator data on product recommendations, supervision, and complaints, with enforcement action possible for serious breaches found in the review.

Australia Introduces Superannuation Reform Bill to Boost Retirement Savings

By Editors | 12/02/2026

New legislation aims to boost retirement savings for 1.3 million low-income workers and reduce tax breaks for high-balance accounts.

Australia Launches Review of Sovereign Debt Manager AOFM

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Independent review to assess operations, capability and governance of the Australian Office of Financial Management following a recent internal restructure.