Australia

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.

Enforcement

ASIC Charges Four for Laundering Scam Proceeds via Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2025

ASIC alleges a former barrister and three others laundered proceeds from a sophisticated fake bond scam through offshore and crypto accounts.

Enforcement

Australia's Financial Accountability Regime Under Fire for Lack of Enforcement

By Editors | 07/08/2025

A key post-royal commission reform is being criticised for failing to produce any penalties, despite numerous instances of misconduct in the financial sector.

Australia Proposes New Rules to Promote Better Retirement Outcomes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The government has launched consultations on new reporting framework and voluntary best practices for super funds to improve retirement outcomes for members.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Enforcement

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Calls on Inactive Remittance Firms to De-register

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

AUSTRAC has told inactive remittance firms to cancel their registration or be forced out, citing risks that dormant businesses can be bought and used by criminals.