Australia

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Decommissions Legacy Reporting System After Security Flaw Found

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

APRA has taken its D2A data submission platform offline and is instructing firms to uninstall the client software immediately.

Enforcement

ASIC Outlines Key Lessons from Shield and First Guardian Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

ASIC's Alan Kirkland outlines expectations for superannuation trustees as gatekeepers following the collapse of investment schemes affecting 11,000 members.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Senators Probe Ethics of Private Equity in Accounting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

A parliamentary inquiry is questioning if private equity ownership creates conflicts of interest, prompting calls for stronger disclosure and oversight.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Outlines Policy Path for Wholesale Market Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Building on Project Acacia, the RBA has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address systemic barriers and foster innovation.

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Finalises Derivatives Clearing and Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

The new rules extend the clearing exception for post-trade risk reduction exercises, aligning with industry feedback and international standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia's Hostplus Considers Offering Crypto Option to Pension Investors

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

One of Australia’s largest pension funds is exploring a crypto investment option for members, subject to regulatory and consumer protection frameworks.

AML / KYC

Australia's Open-Source CDD Could Be Model for Asia-Pacific

By Nathan Lynch | 25/03/2026

AUSTRAC’s starter kits legitimise open-source CDD for small reporting entities, marking a possible solution for developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.