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Securities / Derivatives
Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025
ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.
Enforcement
ASIC Secures Guilty Pleas in Telegram ‘Pump and Dump’ Case
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
Four individuals pleaded guilty in a case involving a pump and dump scheme using a public Telegram group.
Fintech / Regtech
New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia
By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025
Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025
ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.
AML / KYC
Star Entertainment Pleads for Leniency in Money Laundering Case
By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025
Star Entertainment claims that its financial viability would be at risk if it were fined anything over A$100m, a quarter of what AUSTRAC is seeking.
AML / KYC
Stakes High in AUSTRAC’s A$400m Case Against Star Casino
By Nathan Lynch | 06/06/2025
AUSTRAC’s A$400m Star casino case will test the boundaries of Australia’s AML/CTF regime and potentially reshape the financial crime compliance landscape.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025
ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025
The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Westpac Unit for Systemic Misconduct
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2025
ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against a subsidiary of Westpac for “systemic” misconduct in arranging home loans.
Enforcement
ASIC Fines Australian Retirement Trust for Misleading Performance Data
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025
Australian Retirement Trust was issued an infringement notice because it published “out-of-date” performance data on its website.
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