Australia

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

    ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.

    Trending

    Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Tests Super Trustee Duties in Court Amid Widening Probe

    By Editors | 19/09/2025

    Regulators are pursuing "landmark" legal action and a wider industry probe following the collapse of high-risk funds.

    APRA Finalises Updates to Bank Naming Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    APRA has confirmed rules on the use of ‘credit co-operative’ and ‘offshore banking unit’ but will delay a decision on expanding exemptions for foreign wholesale fundraising.

    ASIC Flags 'Serious Improvement' for Private Credit Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    ASIC’s upcoming report finds inconsistent practices in the AUD 200 billion private credit market, with proposals for reform expected within three months.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

    By Editors | 16/09/2025

    AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

    RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

    Enforcement

    ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

    ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

    Sanctions

    Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2025

    The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.

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