Australia

Data Privacy

Australia Orders Amex to Overhaul Controls After Insider Data Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

The OAIC found the firm failed to take reasonable steps to protect customer data from insider risks, ordering compensation and systemic changes.

Structural Regulation

ASX Proposes 25pc Cap on Dilutive M&A Share Issues

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2026

Proposed rules will require large listed companies to seek shareholder approval for significant share-funded takeovers and mergers, and for changes to listing status.

Cryptocurrency

Australia High Court Rules Crypto-Yield Product is a Financial Product

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

In a landmark decision for digital assets regulation, Australia’s High Court has unanimously ruled that a fixed-yield crypto product required a financial services licence.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Launches Website Register to Combat Imposter Scams

By Editors | 18/06/2026

ASIC is compiling a public register of licensee websites and may use compulsory powers to ensure participation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia: Former Star Executives Disqualified, Fined for Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

The Federal Court has banned and fined two former senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group for serious breaches of their duties under the Corporations Act.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HSBC Australia Faces A$35M Penalty Over Scam Protection Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

The penalty follows the bank’s admission of serious failures in its systems and processes to protect customers from scams.

Capital Adequacy

New Report Details Australian Banks’ Role as ‘Essential Infrastructure’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

New analysis details the sector's vast economic contribution, linking a strong regulatory framework to job creation and household wealth.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Sets Out Minimum Expectations for Geopolitical Risk Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2026

The regulator has told banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to strengthen their governance and risk management practices for geopolitical shocks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia to Ease Reporting Burden Under Financial Accountability Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

APRA and ASIC have proposed changes to the financial accountability regime to reduce administrative workloads for financial institutions without lowering accountability standards.