Australia

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.

    ASIC Warns Firms on Legal Duty to 'Put Customers First'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    ASIC highlights enforcement on hardship and fees, signals move to publish firm-level complaint data to drive better consumer outcomes.

    Enforcement

    Australia Raids WiseTech Over Founder's 'Blackout Period' Share Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    ASIC and the AFP searched WiseTech Global’s Sydney office over alleged share trading by founder Richard White.

    Australia Consults on Draft Tax Rules for OECD Pillar Two

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    The draft rules align with OECD guidance, introducing new elections for equity investments and clarifying treatment for securitisation and insurance entities.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

    The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.

    Enforcement

    Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit

    By Nathan Lynch | 29/10/2025

    Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

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