Australia

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

    Tokenisation

    Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

    ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

    Sustainable Finance

    China, Australia Team Up to Shape Investment Standards for Green Steel

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 10/11/2025

    Collaboration seeks to harmonise taxonomies and unlock capital flows to decarbonise one of the world’s most emission-intensive industries.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Review Finds Widespread Failings in Australian SMSF Advice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2025

    A risk-based review by ASIC found 62 percent of advice files failed the best interests duty, prompting warnings of enforcement action.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Loss-absorbing Rules for Non-G-SIBs Are Too Complex: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    New paper reviews diverging approaches to loss-absorbing capacity requirements for systemic banks other than G-SIBs.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Penalises Super Funds HESTA and Prime Super for Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2025

    The two funds paid a combined AUD 56,340 in penalties for misleading statements about their ESG investment policies on tobacco and carbon emissions.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASIC Warns of 'Minsky Moment' in Australian Private Credit Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    ASIC is calling for urgent market innovation and warns of potential law reform if industry practices in the AUD 200 billion sector do not improve.

    Cryptocurrency

    BlackRock to Launch iShares Bitcoin ETF in Australia

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    The move expands BlackRock’s crypto offerings to the APAC region, providing regulated local access.

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