Australia

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces Plans to Launch New Fixed Income Futures Contracts

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The new cash-settled contracts, tracking Australian sovereign and credit indices, aim to expand risk management tools for market participants.

Enforcement

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

AML / KYC

ASIC Urges Super Funds to Address "Serious Gaps" in Scam Defences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

A review found superannuation funds lag major banks on scam warnings, prompting calls for urgent action to adopt new standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.

Enforcement

Australia Fines Foreign Investors A$14 Million Over Critical Minerals Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

This is the first case brought by a government leader under Australia's foreign investment laws since their introduction in 1975.

Australia, UK, US Target Iran with Sanctions Over Protester Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

The coordinated measures impose asset freezes and travel bans on officials and entities for human rights abuses and sanctions evasion.

Australia Appoints Sarah Court to Serve as Next ASIC Chair

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Sarah Court, a seasoned litigator known for a tough enforcement record, will take the helm in a milestone move for the regulator.

Australian Mortgage and Finance Brokers Urged to Review Ads

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

The move by the MFAA follows an ASIC review into misleading digital and social media content, including the rise of "finfluencers".