Australia

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.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.