Australia

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Sanctions

Australia Faces Calls to Close Sanctions Loophole on Russian Oil Imports – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

A report finds over three million tonnes of Russian-origin oil products have entered Australia via third-country refining, implicating major financial and trading firms.

AML / KYC

Australia Set to Reinvent AML Regulation for Gatekeepers

By Nathan Lynch | 12/11/2025

AUSTRAC is treating its long-delayed ‘Tranche 2’ reforms as an opportunity to bridge the divide between prescription and principles for 'gatekeeper' businesses.

Enforcement

Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

ESG / Sustainability

China, Australia Team Up to Shape Investment Standards for Green Steel

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 10/11/2025

Collaboration seeks to harmonise taxonomies and unlock capital flows to decarbonise one of the world’s most emission-intensive industries.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.