Australia

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

By Editors | 20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

ASX to Overhaul Governance Body After Principles Stalemate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

ASX says it will take direct responsibility for corporate governance principles, replacing a 19-member council with a smaller expert advisory group.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

AML / KYC

Australia Moves to Single Public Register for Beneficial Ownership

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

The government has streamlined its approach, scrapping a two-stage plan in favour of a direct, Commonwealth-operated public database for unlisted companies.

Enforcement

ASIC Expands Probe into Mortgage Broking Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has flagged new surveillances targeting misconduct in the credit sector, with a continued focus on financial hardship and debt collection.

Enforcement

APRA Lifts Final A$500 Million Capital Add-On From Westpac

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The move follows the bank's completion of a multi-year risk remediation programme required under a 2020 court enforceable undertaking.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

ASIC Criticises Super Funds for ‘Superficial’ Retirement Communications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has found a lack of urgency among trustees in improving member engagement, with significant gaps in support for vulnerable groups.