Australia

Market Abuse

Australian Court Clarifies Sentencing Principles in Insider Trading Appeal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

A former fund manager has been re-sentenced for insider trading, with an appeal court clarifying how post-offence conduct affects sentencing for serious financial crimes.

Cybersecurity

Philippines and Australia Deepen Fintech Cooperation Ties

By Editors | 26/05/2026

A new bilateral agreement aims to foster collaboration in digital banking, AI, and cybersecurity, and includes support for the upcoming Manila Tech Summit.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Flags Tougher Scrutiny for ASX Amid Leadership Change

By Editors | 26/05/2026

ASIC has signalled it will intensify its oversight of ASX, emphasising the critical national importance of its infrastructure as a new CEO prepares to take over.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Disclosure Case Against Software Firm Nuix

By Editors | 25/05/2026

ASIC has filed an appeal against a Federal Court decision that dismissed its case alleging continuous disclosure breaches and misleading conduct.

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.