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ASIC Seeks Industry Input on Major Regulatory Simplification Drive
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025
ASIC has cut over 9,200 pages of regulation and is piloting consolidated rules in a multi-year bid to reduce compliance costs and complexity for firms.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Fines Revolut Payments for Late IFTI Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025
AUSTRAC said Revolut Payments self-disclosed the reporting failures and subsequently implemented remedial controls.
Enforcement
ASIC Expands Case Against Adviser of Collapsed Super Funds
By Editors | 03/09/2025
ASIC alleges an unconscionable advice model led to over AUD 500 million in investments into two now-collapsed funds.
Australia Launches 'Investor Front Door' to Streamline Project Approvals
By Editors | 02/09/2025
A new pilot program will act as a concierge service, helping investors in nationally significant projects navigate regulatory hurdles and financing.
Enforcement
SocGen Penalised in Australia for Market Gatekeeper Failures
By Editors | 02/09/2025
The penalty follows an ASIC probe into suspicious client orders designed to manipulate electricity and wheat futures markets.
Fintech / Regtech
RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan
By Editors | 02/09/2025
The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.
AML / KYC
Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms
By Nathan Lynch | 02/09/2025
The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.
Australia's Super Fund Performance Test Sees Few New Failures
By Editors | 01/09/2025
APRA's annual test finds only seven products failed, all on platforms, prompting industry criticism and calls for reform.
Securities / Derivatives
Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025
The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Tables New AML/CTF Rules in Parliament
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025
The new rules follow an extensive two-stage consultation process involving nine sector-specific industry working groups.
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