Australia

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes New Rules for Disclosing Derivative-Based Interests

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

ASIC has released draft rules to capture economic interests in listed companies held via equity derivatives, proposing key exemptions for market makers.

AML / KYC

Tipping Point: Why Aren’t Banks Sharing Information?

By Nathan Lynch | 11/03/2026

Australia’s new information-sharing laws were supposed to transform the fight against financial crime. One year on, the absence of regulatory guidance has left the industry baffled — and criminals are the only beneficiaries.

Enforcement

Global Drug Network Dismantled After Swedish Phone Seizure

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

An international operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering has led to 15 arrests, including individuals in Australia and Thailand.

AML / KYC

Australia NASC Reports on Success of 'Romance Scam Fusion Cell'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Report details new frameworks trialled by banks and digital currency exchanges to identify and block funds destined for romance scammers.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

By Editors | 09/03/2026

A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Accounting Bodies Call for Stronger Safeguards Against Risky Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Joint submission argues that ASIC needs stronger powers to block risky managed investment schemes before they launch, citing recent failures.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Revises Benchmark and Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The updated guide builds on a framework that was established over ten years ago in response to the collapse of Trio Capital, which had invested in overseas hedge funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Warns of Intervention as Industry Stalls on Payments Modernisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The RBA has signalled it will take action if the industry fails to agree on modernising A2A payments, with new card payment rules also imminent.