Australia

Structural Regulation

ASX Ordered to Pay AUD 20.5 Million for Misleading Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

The penalty stems from a misleading 2022 market announcement on the progress of its critical CHESS replacement technology project.

Market Data & Technology

ASIC Launches New, Free Company Search Service

By Editors | 06/07/2026

ASIC has launched a new public beta search service, offering free access to company register information alongside its existing paid platform.

Data Privacy

ACCC Targets Data Quality and Non-Bank Lender CDR Readiness

By Editors | 06/07/2026

The ACCC has detailed its current compliance priorities for the Consumer Data Right, focusing on upcoming obligations for non-bank lenders.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Lawmakers Urge Probes Into Card Fees and Apple's Market Power

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

A parliamentary committee has called for competition inquiries into the card payments market and Apple's dominance in digital wallets.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Independent Review Recommends Overhaul of Australia's Fintech Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2026

The review found Australia's regulatory sandbox to be ineffective and has recommended repealing its legislation for a more flexible, multi-faceted approach.

Structural Regulation

Australia Considers Break-Up of Big Four Firms After Scandals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

The government has released a discussion paper floating options including structural separation and bringing firms under the corporate regulator's purview.

Structural Regulation

ASX Agrees Revised Transformation Plan With ASIC and RBA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

ASX has secured regulatory approval for a revised transformation plan aimed at addressing significant risk and governance failings.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand, Australia Probe Suspected Russia Sanctions Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

Authorities have executed coordinated raids and frozen assets in a trans-Tasman investigation, which centres on the activities of three companies.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Urges Coordinated Action to Bolster Australian Market Competitiveness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

A new report commissioned by ASIC finds Australia risks being left behind as global peers rapidly adopt financial market innovations.