Australia

Market Infrastructure

ASX Confirms Plan to Replace TradeAccept System in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

Most proposals from a March 2025 consultation will proceed as planned. ASX made some technical adjustments to address feedback.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Australian Unity for Failing to Screen Fund Investors

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

ASIC alleges Australian Unity issued fund interests to retail investors without verifying if they were within the product’s defined target market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia: Four Arrested Over Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Laundering Scheme

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

Security company used armoured cash transport services and other legitimate businesses to mix illicit and legitimate funds before converting them into crypto.

AML / KYC

The A$300m Question: Will Courts Neuter Australia’s Feared AML Watchdog?

By Nathan Lynch | 13/06/2025

The AML sector is watching closely as AUSTRAC runs a landmark case involving a A$300m disagreement over enforcement penalties.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Warning Notices to 18 Social Media Finfluencers

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

ASIC said the “fincluencers” are suspected of offering unlicensed financial advice and warned it would “take action to enforce the law” if harm is identified.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

AML / KYC

Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors

By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025

The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.