Australia

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.

Enforcement

How a South Sudanese General Regained Control of an Australian Mansion

By Nathan Lynch | 07/01/2026

A court judgment has allowed a South Sudanese PEP to retain control of a multi-million-dollar mansion in Victoria, highlighting the challenges facing the financial intelligence community.

Enforcement

Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

By Editors | 26/12/2025

International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Diversa

By Editors | 24/12/2025

APRA has mandated an independent review of the trustee's investment governance, though Diversa claims the conditions are unwarranted.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

By Editors | 24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Enforcement

Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia, China Relaunch Investment Working Group After Decade Hiatus

By Editors | 22/12/2025

The officials-level group will discuss investment trends, while joint work also progresses on aligning their sustainable finance taxonomies.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.