Australia

    Enforcement

    ASIC Probing Collapse of Three Managed Investment Schemes

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2025

    An investigation is underway into the failure of several managed investment schemes that has left over 12,000 Australians facing significant retirement losses.

    Enforcement

    APRA Imposes Capital Add-On on Insurer Keyinvest

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    APRA says KeyInvest must hold an extra AUD 5.5 million in capital and overhaul its board following a review that found deficiencies within its risk management framework.

    Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2025

    Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

    The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

    Enforcement

    “Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

    By Nathan Lynch | 01/08/2025

    AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

    RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Government Authorises Kiwibank to Raise More Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    State-owned Kiwibank has been approved to raise up to NZD 500 million to enhance its ability to compete with the big four banks.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Sues Gaming Giant Mounties Over Alleged AML Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    AUSTRAC alleges systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF laws, highlighting the risks for regulated entities that outsource their compliance programmes.

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