Australia

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

ASIC Criticises Super Funds for ‘Superficial’ Retirement Communications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has found a lack of urgency among trustees in improving member engagement, with significant gaps in support for vulnerable groups.

Securities / Derivatives

Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

Enforcement

ASIC Amends Lawsuit Against Equity Trustees Over Shield Fund Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has amended its lawsuit against the superannuation trustee, adding a claim for member compensation to its initial penalty action.

Australia Revamps Super Taxes for High Earners, Boosts Low-Income Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The government has delayed and redesigned a controversial tax on large superannuation balances and will increase a tax offset for low-income workers.

Sanctions

Australia Introduces Sanctions Bill Targeting State Sponsors of Terrorism

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new legal framework would create offences for financing or supporting listed state entities and remove their immunity from civil proceedings.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

Australia Introduces Bill to Combat Mandate Payday Superannuation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2025

New legislation introduced to parliament will require employers to pay superannuation on payday from 1 July 2026, targeting billions in unpaid retirement funds.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Unveils Draft Payments Law to Regulate Stablecoins, Digital Wallets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/10/2025

The new framework will bring a wide range of payment service providers under a core licensing regime, levelling the rules for banks and tech firms.