Australia

Fintech / Regtech

​Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

​The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.

Market Infrastructure

New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.

AML / KYC

Australian Banking Alliance Uses Teamwork and Trust to Tackle Scams

By Nathan Lynch | 30/06/2025

Australia’s major banks have pioneered a financial crime-fighting alliance to slash scam losses using technology, teamwork and trust.

ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

By Editors | 29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.