Australia

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia and Indonesia Join Forces to Disrupt Cross-Border Child Exploitation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

FIUs from Australia and Indonesia have completed a week of action in Jakarta to uncover and disrupt financial flows linked to child sexual exploitation.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Releases Research Affirming Australia's Innovative Capability, While Identifying Gaps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

An ASIC-commissioned report highlights Australia's strengths in payments and BNPL regulation, but points to the need for clearer AI governance and expanded open finance.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Sues Equity Trustees Over First Guardian Onboarding Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2026

The regulator alleges the superannuation trustee failed in its duties of care, skill and diligence, exposing members to illiquid investments.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Intensifies Oversight Amid AI, Geopolitical, Private Credit Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

APRA is increasing its supervision of financial institutions, citing concerns over AI governance, cyber threats, and spillovers from international markets.

Structural Regulation

Australia Defends Contentious Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

By Editors | 22/05/2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget measures will fix a “broken” housing market and improve fairness, despite criticism from investors and political opponents.

Cryptocurrency

ASIC Licenses Crypto Firm Block Earner Despite Ongoing Court Battle

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

ASIC has granted a crypto firm its first credit licence, even as it continues to sue the company in the nation's highest court over a separate product.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of NSW Club Over AML Weaknesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2026

AUSTRAC has ordered a major Sydney club operator to appoint an external auditor amid concerns over money laundering controls for poker machines.

Structural Regulation

Australia Overhauls Foreign Investment Rules to Fast-Track Low-Risk Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

The government has announced reforms to streamline approvals for low-risk investments while increasing scrutiny over sensitive sectors and national security risks.

Market Data & Technology

APRA to Publish Separate Data on Cyber, Management Liability Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new format for its national insurance database, proposing to publish key product line data separately.