Australia

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia Details New Geopolitical Risk Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

The RBA has outlined a new framework to help financial institutions manage risks from geopolitical shocks, focusing on new operational and security challenges.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

KPMG Australia Faces Regulatory Probe Over Audit Leak Scandal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

ASIC is investigating KPMG partners as the RBA and major clients review their ties with the firm

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia, New Zealand Insurers Ally on Regulation and Resilience

By Editors | 08/06/2026

The partnership will focus on coordinating advocacy and supporting the alignment of regulatory frameworks to tackle rising disaster costs.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Publishes Rationale For New Digital Asset Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The Australian government has published a report detailing its thinking behind the recently passed crypto licensing law.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian MP Calls for Sweeping AI Laws, Citing Systemic Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

New discussion paper calls for urgent, wide-ranging legislation to govern AI, including a new digital duty of care, stronger privacy laws, and rules for taxing international technology firms.

Payments & Settlements

Australia's Eftpos to Implement Zero-Surcharge Limit from October 2026

By Editors | 05/06/2026

AP+ has confirmed a zero-surcharge limit for eftpos transactions, aligning with the RBA’s broader review.

Payments & Settlements

RBA to Launch Broad Review of Payments Regulation, Tackle Quantum Risk

By Editors | 05/06/2026

The central bank will consult on new payments rules and system-wide cryptographic standards amid emerging risks from quantum computing.

Data Privacy

US Lawmakers Urged to Investigate Airwallex Over China Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

A US national security group has called for a congressional investigation into Airwallex, citing data security risks and compliance concerns linked to the fintech's Chinese operations.