AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Revokes Remitter's Registration, Sues Two Others Over AML Reporting

16/12/2025

AUSTRAC has refused to renew the registration of an independent remitter while also launching civil penalty proceedings against two businesses for failing to meet their reporting obligations under the AML/CTF Act.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Releases First Educational Modules for New Climate Reporting Rules

16/12/2025

The resources aim to help smaller companies and suppliers understand mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

16/12/2025

The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

Enforcement

Australian Court Penalises Two Firms for Consumer Credit Law Breaches

16/12/2025

A lender and introducer were penalised for engaging in unlicensed credit activity, failing to verify loan purposes, and denying consumers key protections.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Announces New Measures to Combat Accounting Fraud in IPOs

15/12/2025

New measures include enhanced scrutiny of high-risk business models, interviews with former auditors, and stricter reviews of whistleblowing systems.

Australia Proposes to Enhance Rules for Professional Indemnity Insurance

15/12/2025

The Treasury is consulting on strengthening professional indemnity insurance to reduce reliance on the industry-funded CSLR.

AML / KYC

New Zealand's ASB Admits AML Breaches, Agrees to NZD 6.73m Penalty

15/12/2025

The CBA-owned lender admitted to serious compliance failures after the RBNZ filed court proceedings over breaches dating back to 2019.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

15/12/2025

ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

15/12/2025

The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.