Australia

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Warning Notices to 18 Social Media Finfluencers

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

ASIC said the “fincluencers” are suspected of offering unlicensed financial advice and warned it would “take action to enforce the law” if harm is identified.

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.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2025

An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

AML / KYC

Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors

By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025

The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.

Sanctions

Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move

By Editors | 11/06/2025

UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.

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.

AML / KYC

APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.

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.