AUSTRALIA

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    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

    The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.

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    AML / KYC

    ASIC Intensifies Enforcement Efforts, Investment Scam Crackdown

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

    ASIC shut down more than 10,000 fraudulent websites since mid-2023 and launched 109 new investigations in H2 2024.

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    Enforcement

    Australian Court Orders Allianz, AWP to Pay Criminal Fines

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

    ASIC filed criminal charges against Allianz and AWP in 2021 over false or misleading statements they made to consumers.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

    ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.

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    Enforcement

    OAIC Accepts Oxfam Australia Enforceable Undertaking

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2025

    The enforceable undertaking requires Oxfam Australia to implement a range of measures designed to enhance personal data protection.

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    AML / KYC

    Australia Court Orders Two Former Star Execs to Pay Fines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

    The Federal Court imposed monetary penalties against the two former executives and temporary bans on managing corporations.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Issues New Clearing and Settlement Rules for ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

    ASX must ensure pricing of its clearing and settlement services is “transparent, fair and reasonable”, among other requirements.

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    AML / KYC

    New Sanctions Announced to Mark Third Year of Ukraine War

    By Editors | 25/02/2025

    EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand sanctions target circumvention via third countries, Russia’s shadow fleet, financial institutions, trade

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    Sanctions

    Australia: Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Strengthening of Sanctions Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2025

    The government should consider greater application of thematic sanctions, increase focus on enforcement, and close loopholes.

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    Enforcement

    Australian Online Safety Commissioner Imposes A$1m on Telegram

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

    The messaging platform said the fine is “unfair and disproportionate” and indicated its intention to appeal the decision.

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