Australia

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

    Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Completes Overhaul of Carbon Credit Transparency Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

    The Clean Energy Regulator has completed a multi-stage overhaul of its carbon credit register to boost market integrity and transparency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Consults on Product Labels to Combat Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

    Australia's government is seeking feedback on potential rules for the implementation of sustainable investment product labels to curb misleading claims.

    New Zealand KiwiSaver Funds See 'Dramatic' Shift to Higher Risk: FMA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

    The FMA says the proportion of retirement funds in high-volatility category have quadrupled to over 40 percent since 2021, driven by multiple factors.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Grants Clearing and Settlement Facility Licence to Clearstream

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

    ASIC granted the licence and the RBA has set out expectations for Clearstream to improve settlement arrangements and stakeholder engagement in the Australian market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Publishes Regulatory Priorities for 2025-26

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has outlined its 2025-26 priorities, saying it will focus on bringing 'Tranche 2' professions into the regulatory net and cracking down on crypto and cash risks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Announces Updated Timeline for New Deposit Taker Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    The RBNZ said the new DTA standards will be issued by May 2027 and take effect on 1 December 2028 instead of July 2028.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

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