Australia

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance

By Nathan Lynch | 12/09/2025

AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.

ESG / Sustainability

ICJ’s Climate Opinion Has Given Australian FIs Another Thing to Worry About

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 10/09/2025

Institutions may need to pay greater attention to investment and litigation risk

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Sheds Light on Major Financial Crimes Unravelled by Intelligence

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Financial intelligence has exposed a police officer's gold-funded gambling scheme and helped dismantle multi-million dollar illicit tobacco syndicates across two states.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Takes Crypto 'Financial Product' Definition to High Court

By Editors | 08/09/2025

The regulator will appeal a lower court ruling that a fixed-yield crypto product was not a financial service requiring a licence.

Sanctions

ASO Provides Key Technical Details for Consolidated List Overhaul

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Firms given detailed guidance on alias strength, data formats, and a hard cut-off date as the 1 November deadline for sanctions list changes approaches.

India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Passes Law to Regulate Digital Wallets, BNPL Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The new legislation expands the RBA's oversight to new payment systems, including those operated by global tech companies.

Enforcement

Australian Senate Terminates Inquiry into Wealth Management Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

Senate committee declines to resume inquiry into Dixon Advisory, prompting calls for renewed scrutiny amid fresh fund failures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Exchanges Targeting Australia's Super Fund Market - Report

By Editors | 04/09/2025

Coinbase and OKX are launching services for self-managed superannuation funds, testing a key market despite a sceptical stance from regulators.