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AUSTRALIA
ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025
ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.
AML / KYC
Australian Banking Alliance Uses Teamwork and Trust to Tackle Scams
By Nathan Lynch | 30/06/2025
Australia’s major banks have pioneered a financial crime-fighting alliance to slash scam losses using technology, teamwork and trust.
ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services
By Editors | 29/06/2025
The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX
By Editors | 29/06/2025
Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.
Securities / Derivatives
US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers
By Editors | 29/06/2025
The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.
Sanctions
Australia Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Individuals and Entities
By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025
Australia has expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s defence, energy, and media sectors, while also deepening collaboration with NATO.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025
ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.
AML / KYC
New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months
By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025
The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.
Market Infrastructure
APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025
APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.
AML / KYC
ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025
Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.
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