Australia

Market Infrastructure

APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.

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ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

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Australia Identifies Scam Victims by Analysing Crypto ATM Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

An Australian law enforcement operation has identified 90 individuals linked to illicit crypto ATM activity, mostly scam victims.

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AUSTRAC to Shift Focus to Outcomes Rather Than Compliance

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

AUSTRAC will shift its regulatory focus to outcomes and harms, targeting industry sectors where risks are poorly managed, said CEO Brendan Thomas.

Australian Banking Association Gets New CEO After 8 Yrs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

Former Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will become the new CEO of the ABA on 18 August.

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New Academic Programmes Emerge to Address Financial Crime Skills Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

A ‘generational crisis’ in financial crime has prompted the introduction of new academic programmes that blend theory with real-world investigative skills.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Targets Pressure Sales Tactics in Financial Advice Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Commissioner Alan Kirkland said ASIC is concerned about high-pressure sales tactics used to lure people into unsuitable investments.

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New Academic Programmes Emerge to Address Financial Crime Skills Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

A ‘generational crisis’ in financial crime has prompted the introduction of new academic programmes that blend theory with real-world investigative skills.

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Australian Sanctions Office Issues Statement to Clarify its Role

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

AUSTRAC’s remit moving forward will include ensuring regulated entities have policies in place to comply with targeted financial sanctions obligations.