Australia

    Structural Regulation

    APRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Financial Sector Governance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

    The regulator has released a draft prudential standard to harmonise rules, clarify board accountability, and address emerging risks across all regulated industries.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Proposes New Regulatory Guide on Pre-hedging

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

    ASIC is seeking feedback on draft guidance clarifying its expectations for market participants engaging in pre-hedging, aligning with global standards.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASX Admits Misleading Market on CHESS, Agrees A$20.5M Penalty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

    ASX has settled legal proceedings with ASIC over 2022 misleading statements about its CHESS replacement project.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australian Court Imposes Record A$300m Penalty for CFD Misconduct

    By Editors | 15/06/2026

    ASIC has secured a record penalty against three collapsed CFD brokers for systemic unconscionable conduct that targeted vulnerable investors and profited from their losses.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Expands AFCA's Role to Cover New Scams Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

    AFCA has been authorised to act as the single external dispute resolution body for scams, bringing banks, telcos and digital platforms under one framework.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CA ANZ Targets Major Firms with Reviews Amid KPMG Ethics Scandal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

    The accounting body has launched targeted reviews into major firms and is advocating for legislative reform to strengthen whistleblower protections.

    Market Abuse

    Australia: KPMG, Lendlease, Law Firms Face Parliamentary Inquiry

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

    A federal parliamentary inquiry will scrutinise allegations of data misuse at KPMG, calling top executives from the firm, its clients, and legal advisors to testify.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Warns 'Straggler' Super Funds Over Death Benefit Claim Delays

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

    ASIC has put superannuation trustees on notice, warning of further enforcement action amid persistent failures in handling death benefit claims.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia, NZ Join Coordinated Sanctions on West Bank Settler Networks

    By Editors | 10/06/2026

    The measures, coordinated with the UK and Canada, target entities and individuals involved in financing settler violence.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia Imposes Fresh Sanctions Targeting Terrorist Financing

    By Editors | 10/06/2026

    New measures target three named individuals linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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