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Market Infrastructure

ASX Proposes to Tighten Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

ASX is consulting on lowering the cap for dilutive takeovers without a shareholder vote and adding new approval requirements for dual-listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Communicating Audit Findings to Boards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

ASIC will inform directors when audit reviews begin and has expanded its oversight to include superannuation fund audits.

Trending

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Targets Financial Crime With New National Security Doctrine

By Nathan Lynch | 20/10/2025

Minister Tony Burke has unveiled a new security doctrine to combat ‘converged’ threats, including new measures to target crypto ATMs and money mules.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Unveils Regulatory Roadmap with New Coordination Mandate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

The Australian government has released a two-year financial reform plan, introducing new principles to improve the rollout of major regulations.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

By Editors | 20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

ASX to Overhaul Governance Body After Principles Stalemate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

ASX says it will take direct responsibility for corporate governance principles, replacing a 19-member council with a smaller expert advisory group.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.