Australia

Australia Introduces Superannuation Reform Bill to Boost Retirement Savings

By Editors | 12/02/2026

New legislation aims to boost retirement savings for 1.3 million low-income workers and reduce tax breaks for high-balance accounts.

Australia Launches Review of Sovereign Debt Manager AOFM

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Independent review to assess operations, capability and governance of the Australian Office of Financial Management following a recent internal restructure.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Chief Helen Lofthouse to Step Down in May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The departure comes as the ASX prepares for the first phase of its reset CHESS project and faces a regulatory probe.

Trending

Australia Proposes Major Governance Overhaul For Managed Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Proposals include mandatory external directors on boards and a ban on most related-party transactions following high-profile fund collapses.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.

Enforcement

Australia Federal Court Penalises FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity Failures

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

The Federal Court has ordered the fixed-income specialist to pay AUD 2.5 million for inadequate cybersecurity controls following a major data breach.

AML / KYC

Australian Banks Seek to Limit AUSTRAC's Proposed Product Ban Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

The ABA has called for the new AML intervention powers to be restricted to high-risk sectors like crypto, not established banks

Fintech / Regtech

Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.

Enforcement

ASIC Steps Up Support for Investors Hit by Super Fund Collapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

ASIC is expanding investor outreach, complaint pathways and compensation efforts as investigations into the First Guardian and Shield fund collapses continue.