Australia

Market Abuse

US Exempts Some Foreign Insiders from Transaction Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2026

SEC order grants a conditional exemption for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers in Australia, India, and Singapore.

Operational Risk

Australia Proposes Higher Supervisory Levies for 2026-27

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2026

The Australian government is seeking industry feedback on a proposed 5.2 percent hike in supervisory levies to AUD 297.3 million, driven by increased costs at APRA and the ATO.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Faces Warnings Over Plan to Ease Corporate Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

The government’s budget plan to double financial reporting thresholds for mid-sized firms has drawn sharp criticism from accountants, who warn of unacceptable economic risks and a lack of consultation.

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.