AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Issues New Regulatory Guide to Support BNPL Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2025

The regulatory guide provides information to assist BNPL providers in complying with obligations under reforms passed in December.

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Additional Licence Conditions on Macquarie

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

ASIC cited failures in Macquarie Bank’s futures dealing business and OTC derivatives trade reporting functions.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.

Enforcement

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

Fintech / Regtech

Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector

By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025

Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.

Enforcement

ASX Listings Supervision Under Fire, Adding to Regulatory Scrutiny

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

ASX approved a share issuance by a building products manufacturer to fund a major acquisition without requiring the company to take a shareholder vote.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia: Block Earner Wins ASIC Case Over Crypto Product Licensing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2025

The Full Court overturned the Federal Court’s previous decision that Block Earner’s crypto product was a financial product requiring licencing.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Digital Licensing Portal for AFS Licensees Rollout Set for May

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

The new portal streamlines the licensing process by pre-filling known information and collecting essential information upfront.

UK FCA to Open APAC Regional Office in July 2025

By Editors | 16/04/2025

The new regional office will focus on supporting financial services firms in navigating UK regulation and helping UK firms expand into APAC.