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AUSTRALIA
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
Market Infrastructure
RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025
The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025
An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
AML / KYC
Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors
By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025
The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.
Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
By Editors | 11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.
Enforcement
ASIC Secures Guilty Pleas in Telegram ‘Pump and Dump’ Case
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
Four individuals pleaded guilty in a case involving a pump and dump scheme using a public Telegram group.
AML / KYC
APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.
Fintech / Regtech
New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia
By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025
Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025
ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.
AML / KYC
Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case
By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025
Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.
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