Australia

    Enforcement

    “Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

    By Nathan Lynch | 01/08/2025

    AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

    RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Government Authorises Kiwibank to Raise More Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    State-owned Kiwibank has been approved to raise up to NZD 500 million to enhance its ability to compete with the big four banks.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Sues Gaming Giant Mounties Over Alleged AML Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    AUSTRAC alleges systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF laws, highlighting the risks for regulated entities that outsource their compliance programmes.

    AML / KYC

    Australia to Bring AUSTRAC, ACIC Under Intelligence Oversight Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    New legislation introduced to Parliament will extend the remit of national security agencies to the intelligence functions of AUSTRAC and the ACIC.

    Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

    The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Proposes Major Shakeup of Conflicts of Interest Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    ASIC seeks feedback on first update in 20 years, introducing broader scope, new examples and a 'roadmap' of obligations.

    Australia's FSC Proposes Overhaul of 'Outdated' Financial Advice Licensing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    The FSC has suggested tiered licensing, individual adviser accountability, and stricter capital rules to address rising systemic risks in a fragmented market.

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