Australia

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Sets Out Expectations for Incoming AML Reforms

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    AUSTRAC told industry it does not expect "perfection on day one" for new AML/CTF rules, outlining a phased approach ahead of FATF evaluation.

    Market Infrastructure

    ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.

    Sanctions

    US Attacks on Iran Pose Complex Challenges for Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 08/07/2025

    The escalating hostility between the US and Iran has heightened the pressure on global financial institutions to combat terrorist financing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Taxonomy Success Depends on Next Steps

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 08/07/2025

    Policy support, investor engagement and transition plans are key to bringing fresh capital in, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

    Enforcement

    Australian Federal Court Dismisses ASIC Misleading Disclosures Case

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    A Federal Court judge has cleared four TerraCom officers of misleading the market, delivering a sharp critique of ASIC's case.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025

    ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Announces Closure of Enforceable Undertaking with Perth Mint

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking against Perth Mint but warned of ongoing risks in the bullion sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of Western Union Over “Core” AML Issues

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    AUSTRAC’s concerns are “core anti-money laundering issues” and whether Western Union’s AML/CTF programme is functional.

    AML / KYC

    ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

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