Australia

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.

Enforcement

Federal Court Fines Australian Unity Fund A$7.1m for DDO Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

Fund manager penalised for failing to ensure a product was suitable for retail investors, in a key test of Australia's design and distribution obligations.

Fintech / Regtech

AUSTRAC Pioneers AML/CTF Compliance "Starter Kits" for Gatekeeper Professions

By Nathan Lynch | 30/01/2026

The starter kits deliver practical, step-by-step AML/CTF compliance tools and help level the playing field for smaller gatekeeper businesses, AUSTRAC's Daniel Mossop says.

Australian Finance Sector Unites to Combat Abuse of Financial Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new industry-wide alliance aims to provide tools for over 200 lenders to proactively prevent the misuse of financial products.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Touts New Data-Sharing Model in Financial Crime Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A public-private taskforce used a new data typology and pooled bank data to identify suspects, signalling evolving compliance expectations for financial institutions.

Enforcement

ASIC Secures A$14m Penalty Against Crypto Firm BPS Financial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

Court finds that the 'Qoin Wallet' issuer operated without a licence and made misleading claims, setting a key precedent on penalty calculations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Flags AI, Cyber, and Superannuation Failures as Key 2026 Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

ASIC highlights growing threats from technology, poor superannuation fund operations, and increased market risk in its key issues outlook.

Enforcement

Australian Fund Manager Jailed for 6 Years in Insider Trading Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The case is the first major outcome for ASIC's new specialist insider trading team, which was established in late September 2024.

Enforcement

Australian Financial Advisor Jailed for AUD 1 Mln Client Fraud

By Editors | 26/01/2026

Paul Anthony Torre was sentenced to six years for stealing from clients' retirement funds.