Australia

Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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Enforcement

ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Will Benefit From Moving First on Sustainability Reporting, Says APESB CEO

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 19/08/2025

APESB CEO Channa Wijesinghe says Australia's move to adopt global standards before anyone else carries both risks and opportunities.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA, FIA Call for More Clarity on Australia's CCP Resolution Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

ISDA and FIA have called on the RBA to provide greater predictability on its crisis management powers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Updates Guidance on Superannuation Reporting Rules

By Editors | 18/08/2025

APRA has released detailed guidance for trustees on reporting complex assets, derivatives, and liquidity management under new data standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2025

The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.

AFCA Updates Guidance on Handling Hardship Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/08/2025

The updated guide introduces specific requirements for addressing customer vulnerability and calls for more detailed evidence from firms on their handling of hardship notices.