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    AML / KYC

    Crypto ATMs in the Crosshairs, as Australia Targets Laundering, Scams and Terrorism

    By Nathan Lynch | 04/06/2025

    Nathan Lynch explores how Australian authorities are responding to the criminal threats associated with crypto ATMs, which proliferated during the pandemic.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    AUSTRAC Cracks Down on Crypto ATM Operators

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    AUSTRAC has imposed an A$5,000 transaction limit on cash deposits and withdrawals and other measures.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Sues Westpac Unit for Systemic Misconduct 

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2025

    ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against a subsidiary of Westpac for “systemic” misconduct in arranging home loans.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Fines Australian Retirement Trust for Misleading Performance Data

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    Australian Retirement Trust was issued an infringement notice because it published “out-of-date” performance data on its website.

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    Enforcement

    ACMA Fines Telco for Breaching ID Verification Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    Mobile numbers were inadvertently transferred to scammers, resulting in losses from consumers’ bank accounts.

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    Enforcement

    New Zealand DIA Warns Money Remitter for AML Noncompliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The DIA said further action may be taken if noncompliance with New Zealand’s AML/CFT laws continues.

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    NZ FMA Calls on KiwiSaver Providers to Prioritise Member Outcomes

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    FMA chief Samantha Barrass urged KiwiSaver providers to innovate new ways to engage with members and help members make informed decisions.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

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