Structural Regulation

Australian Superannuation Levies to Rise Amid Calls for Transparency

19/06/2026

Industry body ASFA has questioned the transparency and fairness of proposed regulatory levy hikes for the 2026–27 financial year.

Data Privacy

Australia Orders Amex to Overhaul Controls After Insider Data Breach

19/06/2026

The OAIC found the firm failed to take reasonable steps to protect customer data from insider risks, ordering compensation and systemic changes.

Structural Regulation

ASX Proposes 25pc Cap on Dilutive M&A Share Issues

19/06/2026

Proposed rules will require large listed companies to seek shareholder approval for significant share-funded takeovers and mergers, and for changes to listing status.

Cryptocurrency

Australia High Court Rules Crypto-Yield Product is a Financial Product

18/06/2026

In a landmark decision for digital assets regulation, Australia’s High Court has unanimously ruled that a fixed-yield crypto product required a financial services licence.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia: Former Star Executives Disqualified, Fined for Governance Failures

18/06/2026

The Federal Court has banned and fined two former senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group for serious breaches of their duties under the Corporations Act.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HSBC Australia Faces A$35M Penalty Over Scam Protection Failures

18/06/2026

The penalty follows the bank’s admission of serious failures in its systems and processes to protect customers from scams.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Expand Asset Management Pilot Schemes and Sandbox

18/06/2026

The FSC will extend its Kaohsiung asset management sandbox and plans to roll out successful pilot schemes nationwide from Q3.

Capital Adequacy

New Report Details Australian Banks’ Role as ‘Essential Infrastructure’

18/06/2026

New analysis details the sector's vast economic contribution, linking a strong regulatory framework to job creation and household wealth.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Geopolitical Risk Readiness

18/06/2026

The regulator has told banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to strengthen their governance and risk management practices for geopolitical shocks.