Australia

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Appeals AUD 7 Million Penalty in Cigno, BSF Case

By Editors | 18/05/2026

ASIC has appealed a civil penalty against two firms and their directors, arguing it is insufficient for deterrence and seeks clarification on key legal points.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Euronext Veteran Anthony Attia as New CEO

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2026

ASX has named a new chief with deep European market infrastructure experience to lead its transformation efforts.

Structural Regulation

Australia Boosts ASIC Funding for Managed Funds Oversight After High-Profile Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

ASIC will receive new funding to enhance supervision of managed investment schemes, following recent high-profile collapses and a review of the sector.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Capital Gains Tax Overhaul in Federal Budget

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

The 2026-27 federal budget introduces significant tax reforms, replacing the capital gains discount with indexation and a minimum tax, while also curtailing negative gearing benefits.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Iranian Officials, Entities Over 'Brutal Oppression'

By Editors | 12/05/2026

Sanctions and travel bans have been imposed on seven individuals and four entities, including those linked to Iran’s shadow banking system.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.