Australia

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Announces Closure of Enforceable Undertaking with Perth Mint

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking against Perth Mint but warned of ongoing risks in the bullion sector.

    Trading & Investment

    ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of Western Union Over “Core” AML Issues

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    AUSTRAC’s concerns are “core anti-money laundering issues” and whether Western Union’s AML/CTF programme is functional.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australia: Ex-Wealth Manager Held in Contempt of Court

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The former wealth manager will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities after he "deliberately defied" a 2018 court order.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms.

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    Payments & Settlements

    ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.

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    Operational Risk

    BUSSQ Publishes Independent Expert Report on Remediation Efforts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

    APRA confirmed that BUSSQ has issued the report, which details the super fund’s efforts to address governance and risk management deficiencies.

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    Market Abuse

    ASIC Sues Coal Power Operator for Market Manipulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

    ASIC alleges that Delta Power & Energy engaged in futures market and financial benchmark manipulation on 30 occasions.

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    Resolution & Recovery

    New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

    The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.

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