Australia

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.

Trending

Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.

Enforcement

ASIC Tests Super Trustee Duties in Court Amid Widening Probe

By Editors | 19/09/2025

Regulators are pursuing "landmark" legal action and a wider industry probe following the collapse of high-risk funds.

APRA Finalises Updates to Bank Naming Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

APRA has confirmed rules on the use of ‘credit co-operative’ and ‘offshore banking unit’ but will delay a decision on expanding exemptions for foreign wholesale fundraising.

ASIC Flags 'Serious Improvement' for Private Credit Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

ASIC’s upcoming report finds inconsistent practices in the AUD 200 billion private credit market, with proposals for reform expected within three months.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

By Editors | 16/09/2025

AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

Market Infrastructure

RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.