Australia

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

ACCC Backs Industry Collaboration to Secure Australia's Cash Supply

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The ACCC has proposed authorising banks and retailers to collaborate on ensuring cash distribution amid concerns about the viability of services.

Enforcement

Australia Court Penalises Westpac Unit for Widespread Home Loan Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The Federal Court has penalised the Westpac subsidiary after it admitted to systemic compliance failures, including using unlicensed referrers and falsified documents.

Trending

APRA Revises Governance Proposals After Industry Feedback

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

APRA will extend proposed director tenure limits to 12 years and walk back plans for new board independence and pre-appointment checks.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Adviser for 7 Years Over High-Risk Super Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2025

ASIC found Jovan Videkanic gave inappropriate advice on self-managed super funds and speculative investments while at United Global Capital and MWL Financial Services.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC, Pacific FIUs Deepen AML Push on Crypto, Child Exploitation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

A new intelligence guide and shared technology aim to help financial institutions detect emerging regional financial crime threats.